NUTRITION
LIPIDS
Question
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Which type of lipid is most likely to be liquid even at cold temperature?
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Saturated Fatty Acid
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Monounsaturated Fatty Acid
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Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid
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Trans Fat
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -So, fats with unsaturated tails tend to be liquid at room temperature (have a relatively low melting point) – they are what we commonly call oils. For instance, olive oil is mostly made up of unsaturated fats 2.
Detailed explanation-2: -These oils are liquid at room temperature because the double bonds allow the fat to bend and fold. Oil-based condiments like mayonnaise and salad dressings, as well as margarines, are also high in omega-6 polyunsaturated fats ( 8 ).
Detailed explanation-3: -Unsaturated fats are found in vegetable fats such as canola, olive and corn oil. Their double bonds create kinks in the molecules, which results in the fats often being liquid at room temperature.
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