MDCAT Biology MCQ #710

Vegetable oils like cotton-seed oil remain liquid at room temperature due to the presence of specific hydrocarbon chains. Identify the fatty acid type.

MDCAT Biology MCQ #710

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Vegetable oils like cotton-seed oil remain liquid at room temperature due to the presence of specific hydrocarbon chains. Identify the fatty acid type.

    • A) Saturated fatty acids
    • B) Waxes
    • C) Unsaturated fatty acids
    • D) Terpenoids

    Answer: Unsaturated fatty acids

    Explanation: Unsaturated fatty acids contain double bonds and are liquid at room temperature, unlike saturated fatty acids which have single bonds.