Saturated fats are distinguished by _______, whereas unsaturated fats are distinguished by ______.

a. being heavy; being lighter
b. being soluble in water; being insoluble in water
c. all carbon atoms being joined with single carbon-carbon bonds; one or more double bonds occurring between carbon atoms
d. having fewer hydrogen atoms bonded to carbon atoms; having more hydrogen atoms bonded to carbon atoms


Answer: c. all carbon atoms being joined with single carbon-carbon bonds; one or more double bonds occurring between carbon atoms

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