The essential fatty acids of vegetables oils have low melting point and Iodine number. Theyu become saturated fatty acids on hydrogenation and oils become solid fats.
Functions-
1) The essential fatty acid in high concentration along with the lipids constitutes the structural elements of tissue.
2) Lipids of gonads also contain aa high concentration of poly-unsaturated fatty acis which suggest the importance of reproductive function.
3) They affect the prolongation of clotting time and increase the fibrinilytic activity.
4) They retard atherosclerisis being esterified and emulsified with cholesterol and are incorporated into lipo-proteins for transport of liver for further oxidation.
5) They cure skin lessons.
6) They deficiencies of these acids in the diet of babies causes eczema.
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