What Is Polymorphism

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What is polymorphism?

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Definitions:

Unsaturated Fatty Acid

A type of fatty acid that contains one or more double bonds in its hydrocarbon tail, leading to lower melting points than saturated counterparts.

Saturated Fatty Acid

A type of fatty acid with no double bonds between the carbon atoms in the chain, leading to a maximum number of hydrogen atoms bonded to carbons.

Lecithin

A fatty substance found in plant and animal tissues that is utilized as an emulsifier in food products.

Triglyceride

A type of fat molecule consisting of three fatty acids linked to a glycerol backbone, stored in the body's fat cells.