NUTRITION
LIPIDS
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Which of these describes a saturated fatty acid?
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All C-H bonds are full
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They form straight chains
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They are solids at room temp.
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All of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Saturated fats are made up of chains of carbon molecules that do not contain any double bonds between the carbon molecules. Therefore, these carbon molecules contain the highest number of hydrogen atoms possible. Saturated fats are usually solid at room temperature, do not spoil quickly, and have high melting points.
Detailed explanation-2: -So, the correct answer is ‘Palmitic acid’.
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