Lard is a solid fat at room temperature. What does this tell you about the triglycerides in lard?
A) Lard is composed of unsaturated fats.
B) Lard is composed of saturated fats.
C) The fats in lard are mostly phospholipids.
D) The fats in lard are not organic molecules.

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Lard is primarily composed of saturated fats, which tend to be solid at room temperature due to their straight-chain structure that allows them to pack closely together.

Lard Is a Solid Fat at Room Temperature