Question

Mammals in the Arctic (e.g. reindeer) have higher levels of unsaturated fatty acids in their legs and hooves than in the rest of their bodies. Suggest a reason for this phenomenon. Does it have a survival advantage? Be specific in your discussion.

Answer 1

Yes. It has advantageous for mammals in artic .

An unsaturated fat is a fat or unsaturated fat in which there is no less than one twofold security inside the unsaturated fat chain. An unsaturated fat chain is monounsaturated on the off chance that it contains one twofold security, and polyunsaturated on the off chance that it contains more than one twofoldbond

Because of structure

a) they donot stack in an orderly mannaer

b)They remain more fluid particularly at lowe temperature.

Mammals in the Arctic (e.g. reindeer) have higher levels of unsaturated fatty acids in their legs –

a) to facilitate movement.

b) tolerate longer bouts of hibernation.