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Answer the following question.
What is the basic difference between saturated and unsaturated fatty acid?
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Solution
| Saturated fats | Unsaturated fats | |
| 1. | They contain single chain of carbon atoms with single bonds. | They contain chain of carbon atoms with one or more double bonds. |
| 2. | They are solid at room temperature. | They are liquid at room temperature |
| 3. | They increase blood cholesterol level by depositing it in the inner wall of the arteries. | They lower the blood cholesterol level and have many health benefits. |
| 4. | They do not get spoiled. | They get spoiled easily. |
| 5. | Saturated fats are obtained from animal fats, palm oil, etc. | Unsaturated fatty acids are obtained from plant and vegetable oil, etc. |
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