The difference between fats and oils is based on

A. solubility in water and melting temperature.
B. consistency (liquid or solid) at room temperature and source.
C. the fatty acid content and the percentage of unsaturates.
D. the number of unsaturated bonds and the alcohol to which they are attached.


Answer: B

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