Question

Fats are broken into saturated fats and unsaturated fats. Which of these explains the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats? A) Saturated fats have no hydrogen in the molecule. B) Saturated fats have more carbon atoms than unsaturated fats. C) Saturated fats have only single bonds on all the carbon atoms. D) Saturated fats have only double and triple bonds on the carbon atoms. Submit Hint Matter and Energy Transformations (SC.912.L.18.1) Macromolecules Of Life ID: 82481

Answer 1

The answer to your question is C. ) because saturated fats only have single bonds on all the carbon molecules

Answer 2

Answer:

C) Saturated fats have only single bonds on all the carbon atoms.

Explanation:

Fats can be divided into two groups, saturated and unsaturated. Saturated fats have only single bonds and thus are "saturated" with hydrogen atoms. Unsaturated fats have at least one double bond in their structure. If they have just one double bond, they are called as monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA), if they have more than one double bond they are called as polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA).

Unsaturated fats are healthier compared to saturated fats. Their calorific value is low and they also lower the bad LDL cholesterol in body. However they are more vulnerable to rancidity and are usually liquid at room temperature so saturated fats are preferred to make processed food.