Answer: Option C) Unsaturated fatty acids have double carbon bonds.
Explanation:
Unlike saturated fatty acid with only single bonds and more hydrogen atoms,
Unsaturated fatty acids have one or more double bond(s) in their structure, hence they appear as non-linear shapes.
Examples of saturated fatty acid is palmitic acid, while unsaturated fatty acid is palmitoleic acid
Answer:
It helps the plant retain water.
The waxy covering on plant leaves, young stems, and fruit is called the "cuticle". It is composed of cutin, a wax-like material produced by the plant that is chemically a hydroxy fatty acid. The purpose of this covering is to help the plant retain water.
