HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

LIPIDS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
This type of fat is can be found in plants and is often liquid at room temperature.
A
saturated fat
B
unsaturated fat
C
monosaccharide
D
polysaccharide
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Unsaturated fats are usually liquid at room temperature. Vegetable oils, nuts and fish have mostly unsaturated fats. There are two types of unsaturated fats: monounsaturated and polyunsaturated.

Detailed explanation-2: -Unsaturated fats are liquids at room temperature because they have a lower melting temperature.

Detailed explanation-3: -Usually, unsaturated fatty acids have lower melting points and exist as liquid at room temperature. Behenic acid, stearic acid, and palmitic acid are few of the examples of saturated fatty acids. Oleic acid, linoleic acid, and linolenic acid are few of the examples of unsaturated fatty acids.

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