A fat molecule that contains fewer hydrogen atoms than its carbon skeleton can hold is said to be ____.

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Unsaturated fat molecules have at least one double bond in their carbon chain and therefore, can accommodate more hydrogen atoms. Saturated fat molecules have all of their carbon atoms bonded to hydrogen atoms, and cannot hold any more hydrogen atoms. Supersaturated and subsaturated are not commonly used terms in describing fat molecules.

A Fat Molecule That Contains Fewer Hydrogen Atoms Than Its