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How can you can tell if a fat is saturated?

A. If it is solid at room temperature and doesn't melt when heated.
B. If it is solid at room temperature but melts when heated.
C. If it is liquid at room temperature,
D. If it is liquid at room temperature and evaporates when heated.

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Fats that are tightly packed with no double bonds between the fatty acids are called saturated fats. There are some exceptions, but most are solid at room temperature. Sources of saturated fat include: fatty pieces of meat such as beef and lamb.

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I dont have the exact answer (A. B. C. or D,) but I hope this helps!

User Smerlung
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A because there are some exceptions,saturated fats tend to be solid at room temperatures
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