Distinction Between Saturated and Unsaturated Fatty Acids

Hard Organic Chemistry Biomolecules

A chemist is studying the structural properties of various biomolecules. She investigates the biochemical pathways that produce fatty acids and is particularly interested in the structure and function of saturated versus unsaturated fatty acids.

Which of the following statements correctly distinguishes between these classes of fatty acids?

Saturated fatty acids contain at least one double bond between carbon atoms.

Unsaturated fatty acids have a higher melting point compared to saturated fatty acids.

Saturated fatty acids are typically solid at room temperature.

Unsaturated fatty acids are primarily found in animal fats.

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