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Most animal lipids are composed of ________ fatty acids whereas most plant lipids are composed of _______ fatty acids.
Most animal lipids are composed of ________ fatty acids whereas most plant lipids are composed of _______ fatty acids.
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The correct option is B saturated; unsaturated
Animal lipids or fats are mostly composed of saturated fatty acids. Saturated fatty acids are solid at room temperature. They do not have double or triple bonds between carbon atoms in their structure. Ghee is an example of animal lipid or fat.
Plant lipids or oils are mostly composed of unsaturated fatty acids such as oleic acid, linoleic acids and linolenic acid. They are generally liquid at room temperature. They have double or triple hydrogen bonds between the carbon atoms along with single bonds in their structure. Examples of plant lipids or oils are sunflower oil and mustard oil.
Animal lipids or fats are mostly composed of saturated fatty acids. Saturated fatty acids are solid at room temperature. They do not have double or triple bonds between carbon atoms in their structure. Ghee is an example of animal lipid or fat.
Plant lipids or oils are mostly composed of unsaturated fatty acids such as oleic acid, linoleic acids and linolenic acid. They are generally liquid at room temperature. They have double or triple hydrogen bonds between the carbon atoms along with single bonds in their structure. Examples of plant lipids or oils are sunflower oil and mustard oil.
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