Describe the differences between saturated and unsaturated fatty acids. Which is most likely to be solid at room temperature? Why?

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Saturated fats have only single C-C bonds, whereas unsaturated fats have at least one double C-C bond. The saturated fatty acids are most likely to be solid at room temperature because the fatty acid chains can be packed together more tightly.

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