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saturated fatty acid

NOUN
saturated fat
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Figure 3.15 Stearic acid is a common saturated fatty acid.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

For example, palmitic acid, a saturated fatty acid, is derived from the palm tree.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

When a fatty acid has no double bonds, it is known as a saturated fatty acid because no more hydrogen may be added to the carbon atoms of the chain.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

How does a saturated fatty acid differ from an unsaturated fatty acid?

From Textbooks • Feb. 14, 2019

Palmitic acid is a saturated fatty acid found in a variety of oils, and is the primary fatty acid in palm oil.

From Reuters • Nov. 15, 2011




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