Microbiology: An Introduction, 11th Edition

Published by Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10: 0321733606
ISBN 13: 978-0-32173-360-3

Chapter 2 - Figure 2.9 - Structural formulas of simple lipids - Question - Page 39: 1

Answer

The difference has to do with elements being dissolved.

Work Step by Step

Recall, a lipid is saturated if the maximum amount of dissolution has occurred, while a lipid is unsaturated if more dissolution could occur. Thus, the main difference between saturated and unsaturated lipids is how much dissolution has occurred.
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