NUTRITION
LIPIDS
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Question
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The types of fats that have one or more double bonds between their carbon atoms
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saturated fatty acids
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unsaturated fatty acids
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The number of double bonds is indicated by the generic name-monounsaturated for molecules with one double bond or polyunsaturated for molecules with two or more double bonds. Oleic acid is an example of a monounsaturated fatty acid.
Detailed explanation-2: -Saturated fatty acids do not contain any double bonds or other functional groups along the chain. Unsaturated fatty acids contain at least one pair of carbon atoms linked by a double bond enabling the addition of other atoms to these carbons.
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