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What distinguishes a saturated fatty acid from an unsaturated one?

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A) It has more oxygen than water

B) It contains a DNA base

C) It has no carbon-carbon double bonds in its chain

D) It must always be liquid at room temperature

Answer: C

Explanation: Saturation refers to hydrogen occupancy of the carbon chain. A double bond makes the fatty acid unsaturated.

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