BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

STRUCTURE OF GLUCOSE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which is an unsaturated fat?
A
Palm oil
B
Olive oil
C
Tropical oil
D
Coconut oil
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Regardless of the type, olive oil is high in monounsaturated fatty acids, containing about 75% by volume. When substituted for saturated fat, monounsaturated fats help lower your “bad” LDL cholesterol. The health benefits of olive oil have been attributed to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Detailed explanation-2: -Unsaturated fats are found in plant foods and oily fish, and they are usually liquid at room temperature. They’re found in: oils from vegetables, nuts and seeds, such as sunflower, safflower, rapeseed, olive, peanut, walnut and corn oil.

Detailed explanation-3: -Monounsaturated fats in food Many plants and plant oils are high in monounsaturated fats but low in saturated fats. These include: Oils from olives, peanuts, canola seeds, safflower seeds, and sunflower seeds. Avocadoes.

Detailed explanation-4: -When you dress a green salad in extra virgin olive oil, you’re getting mostly unsaturated fat – the kind you’ve probably heard called “good” or “healthy” fat. It’s the kind you also get from eating avocados and nuts.

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