When a fatty acid is described as being saturated, it means that it _____. a. contains only single bonds between its carbon atoms b. has limited chemical stability c. contains three bonds linking each carbon atoms d. is only one of a few fatty acids normally found in the chemical environment e. contains multiple double bonds in its structure between carbon atoms
Answer: A. It has only single bonds between it's carbon atoms.
Explanation:
A saturated fatty acids hydrocarbon molecule consist of single bonds between each carbon molecule. They can be found in dairy products, meat that contains high fat e.t.c.
