A lipid molecule contains three fatty acid chains with multiple double bonds between carbon atoms. What is the likely physical state of this lipid at room temperature?
Q1. A lipid molecule contains three fatty acid chains with multiple double bonds between carbon atoms. What is the likely physical state of this lipid at room temperature?
Answer: Unsaturated oils
Explanation: Unsaturated fatty acids contain double bonds which create 'kinks' in the chain, preventing tight packing and resulting in liquid oils at room temperature.