Compared to a Saturated Fat with the Same Number of Carbon

question 47

Multiple Choice

Compared to a saturated fat with the same number of carbon atoms, a polyunsaturated fat will contain:

• A)at least four more hydrogen atoms.
• B)four more hydrogen atoms.
• C)two fewer hydrogen atoms.
• D)four fewer hydrogen atoms.
• E)at least four fewer hydrogen atoms.

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Definitions:

Independent Variable

The variable in an experimental study that is manipulated by the researcher to investigate its effect on the dependent variable.

Control Variable

A variable that is kept constant during a scientific experiment to ensure that the effect of the independent variable on the dependent variable is observed without interference.

Hypothetical Variable

A variable conceived by researchers to explain behaviors observed in their studies, but not directly observable or measurable itself.

Dependent Variable

A measurable outcome or effect in an experiment that is influenced by changes in the independent variable.