OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE
BIOCHEMISTRY
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Question
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Below are the saturated fats characteristics. EXCEPT
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linear in structure
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from animal
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have double bond
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liquid in room temperature
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Saturated fats have all of the following characteristics except: they are solid at room temperature. they have single bonds within the carbon chain. they are usually obtained from animal sources.
Detailed explanation-2: -The structure of saturated fats has no double bonds and is saturated with hydrogen atoms. The strong intermolecular forces cause the hydrocarbon chains to pack tightly and therefore saturated fats remain solid at room temperature.
Detailed explanation-3: -Unsaturated fats, which are liquid at room temperature, are considered beneficial fats because they can improve blood cholesterol levels, ease inflammation, stabilize heart rhythms, and play a number of other beneficial roles.
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