A Fatty Acid with No Double Bonds Between Carbon Atoms

Question

A fatty acid with no double bonds between carbon atoms is
A) unsaturated.
B) polyunsaturated.
C) dehydrated.
D) saturated.
E) denatured.

Accepted Answer

A fatty acid with no double bonds between carbon atoms is considered saturated. This means that every carbon in the fatty acid chain is bonded to two hydrogen atoms, making it "saturated" with hydrogen atoms.