What characteristic is unique to saturated fats?

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Kaila D.
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.

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