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svetlana [45]
3 years ago
6

Why is palmitic acid called a saturated fatty acid?

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1 answer:
Sholpan [36]3 years ago
6 0
Palmitic acid is considered a saturated fatty acid since it has no double bond in its structure and is solid at room temperature. It is a long-chain fatty acid with 16-Carbon backbone. It is typically found in fats and waxes such as olive oil and palm oil.
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