Question

Define saturated and unsaturated fats​

Answer 1

A saturated fat is a type of fat in which the fatty acid chains have all or predominantly single bonds. A fat is made of two kinds of smaller molecules: glycerol and fatty acids. Fats are made of long chains of carbon atoms. Some carbon atoms are linked by single bonds and others are linked by double bonds.

Answer 2

Saturated fats: a type of fat containing a high proportion of fatty acid molecules without double bonds, considered to be less healthy in the diet than unsaturated fat

Unsaturated fats: a type of fat containing a high proportion of fatty acid molecules with at least one double bond, considered to be healthier in the diet than saturated fat.

what's the difference between both?: saturated fats Contains a single bond, Excessive consumption leads to heart diseases,High melting point and Solid state in room temperature. While Unsaturated Contains at least one double bond, Good for consumption, but excessive may increase cholesterol,Low melting point and Liquid state in room temperature.