Life: The Science of Biology 11th Edition

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 1-31901-016-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-31901-016-4

Chapter 3 - Proteins, Carbohydrates, and Lipids - 3.4 - Lipids Are Defined by Their Solubility Rather Than by Chemical Structure - 3.4 Recap - Learning Outcomes - Page 62: 2

Answer

Fats are solid at room temperature and have single bonds (saturated) between fatty acid carbon atoms (saturated). Oils are liquid at room temperature and have double bonds between some fatty acid carbon atoms (unsaturated).

Work Step by Step

Fats are solid at room temperature and have single bonds (saturated) between fatty acid carbon atoms (saturated). Oils are liquid at room temperature and have double bonds between some fatty acid carbon atoms (unsaturated).
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