Question

Fatty acids which do not contain double bond between carbon atoms are ________.
a) saturated fatty acids
b) unsaturated fatty acids
c) Oleic and linoleic acids
d) linoleic and linolenic acids

Answer 1

these are saturated fatty acids

Answer 2

The correct answer is option (a) saturated fatty acids.

Saturated fatty acids contains no amount of double bonds between carbon atoms.

Therefore, it is actually saturated with hydrogen.

It is quite crucial to remember is that saturated fatty acids cannot break down in the body thereby getting stored in the body and thereby deteriorates the health.

However, unsaturated fatty acids are those that have more than one double bond.