NUTRITION
LIPIDS
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Question
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Saturation refers to the amount of what element present in fatty acids..
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Carbon
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Hydrogen
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Oxygen
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Nitrogen
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Saturated fatty acids are saturated with hydrogen since single bonds increase the number of hydrogens on each carbon. Stearic acid and palmitic acid, which are commonly found in meat, are examples of saturated fats.
Detailed explanation-2: -Saturated fats are “saturated” with hydrogen atoms, which means they have the greatest number of hydrogen atoms possible and no double bonds in their chemical structure. What does this chemical structure mean? For one, it means that, like butter, they become solid at room temperature.
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