NUTRITION
LIPIDS
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Question
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Which of the following fatty acids have no double bonds in their structure?
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Trans fatty acids
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Saturated fatty acids
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Monounsaturated fatty acids
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Polyunsaturated fatty acids
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Saturated fatty acids (SFA) have no double bonds, while monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA) have one double bond and polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) have two or more double bonds.
Detailed explanation-2: -Saturated fatty acids (SAFAs) have no double bonds, e.g. myristic, lauric palmitic and stearic acids. Fatty acids containing one or more double bonds are known as unsaturated.
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