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Increased unsaturation in fatty acids generally causes lipids to become

A. More solid at room temperature
B. More fluid at room temperature
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C. Completely insoluble
D. Chemically inactive

📝 Explanation

Double bonds introduce bends that reduce tight packing of fatty acid chains.

📖 Additional Information

  • More solid at room temperature
  • More fluid at room temperature
  • Completely insoluble
  • Chemically inactive

Double bonds introduce bends that reduce tight packing of fatty acid chains.

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