Edexcel A level Biology : topic 1- 4: what is the difference between saturated and unsaturated lipids?

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what is the difference between saturated and unsaturated lipids?

seremi amune · Accepted Answer

saturated don't have a carbon-carbon double bond but unsaturated do
saturated lipids are solid at room temp whilst unsaturated are liquid at room temp due to weaker intermolecular forces

Edexcel A level Biology : topic 1- 4

What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated lipids?

Saturated don't have a carbon-carbon double bond but unsaturated do saturated lipids are solid at room temp whilst unsaturated are liquid at room temp due to weaker intermolecular forces

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