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Palmitic acid, derived from palm oil, is one of the most common fatty acids found in butter, cheese, milk, and meat.

a. True
b. False

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a. True

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Palmitic acid is the acid found in animals and plants. It is the saturated acid that contains fats. It is extracted from palm oil and from fat sources like butter, cheese, milk and meat. It is added in milk with low fat content to add Vitamin A in it. The fat content of palmitic acid is very high. excessive consumption of palmitic acid leads to heart diseases and life risks.

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