Which of the Fatty Acids Shown Below Are Saturated

question 101

Multiple Choice

Which of the fatty acids shown below are saturated?

• A) stearic acid
• B) stearic acid and palmitic acid
• C) oleic acid, linoleic acid, and arachidonic acid
• D) arachidonic acid
• E) All of these are saturated.

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Definitions:

Synclines

Downward-curving folds in sedimentary strata, opposite of anticlines, which can also be indicators of oil and gas deposits.

Cleavage

In geology, the tendency of crystalline materials to split along definite crystallographic structural planes, creating flat, shiny surfaces.

Monocline

A geological feature where sedimentary layers are tilted or bent along a single axis.

Strike-Slip Fault

A type of fault where the movement is predominantly horizontal, caused by shear stress, often resulting in earthquakes.