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Technically yes, however, Saturated Fats are better sub-catagorized under fats themselves. I say that Saturated Fats are technically Lipids because Lipids are composed of: Fats, Oils, and Waxes.

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What is an example of a saturated plant lipid?

a example of a lipid is cholesterol and hormones. Next answer: The above is not quite correct since it does not really address the question of a saturated lipid: Lipids: long carbon chains with mostly hydrogens attached. They are hydrophobic (nonpolar; does not break down in water). Saturated fats: long chains of lipids that physically stack atop one another very well. They have the maximum possible number of H atoms attached to every C atom. Unsaturated fats: lipid chains that do not stack neatly due to physical kinks in the molecule chain caused by multiple bonds (uneven charge distribution). Results from a gap where there is no H and thus a double bond forms between two C atoms. Plants have mostly unsaturated fats. There are, however, many saturated fats found in plants. Oleic acid is a common one, as is linoleic acid. Some plant-derived oils have a high saturated fat ratio, such as palm and coconut oil.


What is a lipid with a high degree of saturated bonds?

A lipid with a high degree of saturated bonds is typically referred to as a saturated fat. Saturated fats are primarily found in animal products, such as meat and dairy, as well as some plant oils like coconut and palm oil. They are characterized by having no double bonds between carbon atoms in their fatty acid chains, which results in a solid state at room temperature. Excessive consumption of saturated fats is linked to increased levels of LDL cholesterol and potential heart health issues.


Why are the shapes of the lipid molecules different between saturated and unsaturated fats?

Because the unsaturated fats contains double bonds between some of the carbons, saturated fats only contain single bonds between all of the carbons. The double bonding gives the molecules a different goemetry.


What type of lipid is liquid at room temperature?

Unsaturated fats, such as oils, are typically liquid at room temperature due to their structure with double bonds that prevent tight packing of molecules. In contrast, saturated fats, which have no double bonds, are usually solid at room temperature.


Are unsaturated fats usually solid at room temp whereas saturated fats are usually liquid?

No, the opposite is true. Unsaturated fats are usually liquid at room temperature, while saturated fats are usually solid. This is because saturated fats have a higher melting point due to their straight molecular structure, which allows them to pack tightly together.

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Is saturated fat a monomer of a lipid?

No, saturated fat is not a monomer of a lipid. Monomers of lipids are fatty acids, which can be saturated or unsaturated. Saturated fats consist of long chains of saturated fatty acids.


What type of lipid is stearic acid?

Stearic acid is a saturated fatty acid, which is a type of lipid. It is commonly found in animal fats and some plant oils.


Can fats be oil at room temperature?

No, you have misunderstoof the definitions. An oil is a lipid that is liquid at room temperature and a fat is a lipid that is solid at room temperature, therefore by definition a fat cannot be an oil at room temperature.


What is an example of a saturated plant lipid?

a example of a lipid is cholesterol and hormones. Next answer: The above is not quite correct since it does not really address the question of a saturated lipid: Lipids: long carbon chains with mostly hydrogens attached. They are hydrophobic (nonpolar; does not break down in water). Saturated fats: long chains of lipids that physically stack atop one another very well. They have the maximum possible number of H atoms attached to every C atom. Unsaturated fats: lipid chains that do not stack neatly due to physical kinks in the molecule chain caused by multiple bonds (uneven charge distribution). Results from a gap where there is no H and thus a double bond forms between two C atoms. Plants have mostly unsaturated fats. There are, however, many saturated fats found in plants. Oleic acid is a common one, as is linoleic acid. Some plant-derived oils have a high saturated fat ratio, such as palm and coconut oil.


What are hydrogenated lipids?

Hydrogenated lipids are also known as fats or oils. Hydrogenated lipids were treated with hydrogen and are not as healthy as other alternatives.


A lipid that is solid at room temperature is?

They are called fats {not quite the same as a fatty acid} - and they are from animal origins. They are saturated - in space they are straight like a tooth pick [and they stack pretty much like a box of tooth picks]. When C=C double bonds are included, the Lipid becomes unsaturated which gives the lipid a 'dogs leg' bend - called Oils, they do not then conform into a solid as easily as they did when they were saturated {and are liquid at room temperature}.


Is carbohydrates saturated fats?

No, carbohydrates are entirely different from saturated fats.


What macromolecule is saturated?

A lipid


Solid fats have a high proportion of .?

Solid fats have a high proportion of saturated fats.


olive and canola oils are examples of saturated fats?

Yes, but it is good saturated fats (monounsaturated fats).


Which are formed from fatty acids with single carbon to carbon bonds?

Saturated fatty acids are formed from carbon to carbon single bonds. These molecules are typically solid at room temperature and are commonly found in animal fats and some plant oils. Consuming too many saturated fats can increase the risk of heart disease.


With what saturated fat saturated?

Saturated fats are saturated with hydrogen atoms.