In General,when Saturated Fats Are Compared to Unsaturated Fats (Assuming

question 41

Multiple Choice

In general,when saturated fats are compared to unsaturated fats (assuming the same number of carbon atoms in the molecule) ,

• A)they have about the same melting temperature.
• B)saturated fats have a lower melting temperature.
• C)unsaturated fats have a lower melting temperature.
• D)No generalizations can be made since melting temperature is strongly influenced by other factors.

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