Studied by 9 peopleWhat are saturated fats made from
saturated fatty acids reacting with glycerol
Are there any double bonds in saturated fats
no there isn’t any double bonds
What does having no double bonds cause
straight tails that allow for tight packing
What is a saturated fat at room temperature
Solid
What are unsaturated fats made up of
unsaturated fatty acids reacting with glycerol
Are there any double bonds in unsaturated fats
yes there are one or more double bonds between carbons
What does having double bonds cause
a crooked tail which prevents tight packaging
What is an unsaturated fat at room temperature
a liquid
How many double bonds does a saturated triglyceride have
zero, it has no double bonds
How many double bonds does a monounsaturated triglyceride have
one double bond
How many double bonds does a polyunsaturated triglyceride have
two or more double bonds
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