AP Bio U1L6 Intro to Macros and Lipids

SHORT FRQ PRACTICE: Fatty acids are of two types, saturated and unsaturated fatty acids.

(a) Describe the difference in structure between saturated and unsaturated fatty acids.

(b) Explain with reference to the structure of the molecules why saturated fatty acids tend to be solids at room temperature while unsaturated fatty acids are usually liquids at room temperature.

Respond to each part in 3 to 4 complete sentences.