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What do monounsaturated fatty acids contain and what number is indicated by the prefix mono-?

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Monounsaturated fatty acids contain one less hydrogen atom than saturated fatty acids. They are liquids at room temperature. Good food sources include olive and peanut oils and avocados.

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Monounsaturated fatty acids contain one less hydrogen atom than the same-length saturated fatty acid chain. They are liquids at room temperature but solidify at refrigerator temperatures. Good food sources include olive and peanut oils and avocados.

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