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How to saturated triglycerides compare to unsaturated triglycerides in how tightly they pack together?based on this information,which of these triglycerides is likely to be a solid at room temperature?explain your reasoning.

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Saturated lipids are different than unsaturated lipids because they are packed together since there are no double bonds within the chain. Unsaturated fats have double bonds with a chain of carbon that cause non-linear chains that cant block arteries because they aren't compacted as much.
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