Most Animal Fats Form a Solid at Room Temperature, While

question 16

Multiple Choice

Most animal fats form a solid at room temperature, while plant fats remain liquid at room temperature.Which of the following is a feature of lipids in plant membranes that best explains this difference?

• A)unsaturated hydrocarbons
• B)longer hydrocarbon tails
• C)higher levels of sterols
• D)larger head groups

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