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CHEMISTRY
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Question
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Which statement about oils is correct
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oils are solid at >5C
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oils are mainly animal food based
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most oils contain unsaturated fats
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oils are less healthy than fats
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Palmitic acid is the most abundant of the saturated fatty acids, while oleic acid is the most abundant unsaturated fatty acid.
Detailed explanation-2: -Unsaturated fats contain one or more double or triple bonds between the molecules. These fats are liquid at room temperature in oil form. They also occur in solid foods. This group breaks down further into two categories, called monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats.
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