Multiple Choice
Which of the following is true of fatty acids?
A) The hydrocarbon chains in unsaturated fatty acids contain only C-C bonds.
B) The melting point of an unsaturated fatty acid is higher than that of a saturated fatty acid of comparable molecule mass.
C) The double bonds in fatty acid chains prevent the molecules from packing tightly.
D) Saturated fatty acids are the starting compounds for the biosynthesis of prostaglandins.
E) Butter has a higher concentration of unsaturated fatty acids than fish oils and vegetable oils.
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