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Saturated and unsaturated fatty acids
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the difference in structure of a saturated fat and an unsaturated fat? | In the saturated fatty acid hydrocarbon chains the carbon-carbon bonds are single.In unsaturated fatty acid hydrocarbon chains there are some double bonds between the carbon atoms. |
| What are the 3 main roles of lipids? | Main form of energy storage.Adipose tissue provides heat insulation. Fat soluble vitamins are stored in lipid globules. |
| Name a non-structural difference between Saturated and unsaturated fats. | Saturated fatty acids have a higher melting point than unsaturated. |