What characteristic is unique to saturated fats?
1 Answer
Jun 19, 2018
A saturated fatty acid contains all the hydrogens it possibly can. That is, single bonds connect all the carbons, and each carbon has two hydrogens.
Explanation:
Animal fats are saturated and tend to be solid; bacon fat and butter are two examples. Most nutritionists recommend a diet low in saturated fats, which tend to clog arteries and cause heart disease.
