Which of the following is true of unsaturated fats?
A) They are more common in animals than in plants.
B) They have double bonds in their fatty acid chains.
C) They generally solidify at room temperature.
D) They contain more hydrogen than do saturated fats having the same number of carbon atoms.

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Unsaturated fats have double bonds in their fatty acid chains, which is what distinguishes them from saturated fats. They are commonly found in plants and can be liquid at room temperature. Option A is incorrect because unsaturated fats are more common in plants than in animals. Option C is incorrect because unsaturated fats are typically liquid at room temperature, rather than solidifying. Option D is incorrect because saturated fats have more hydrogen atoms than unsaturated fats.

Which of the Following Is True of Unsaturated Fats