A triglyceride is formed from the following fatty acid. Is this triglyceride a fat or an oil? Is it a solid or a liquid? Is it saturated or unsaturated?
A)solid fat, unsaturated
B)solid fat, saturated
C)liquid fat, unsaturated
D)liquid oil, unsaturated
E)liquid oil, saturated

Question

A triglyceride is formed from the following fatty acid. Is this triglyceride a fat or an oil? Is it a solid or a liquid? Is it saturated or unsaturated? 
A)solid fat, unsaturated 
B)solid fat, saturated 
C)liquid fat, unsaturated 
D)liquid oil, unsaturated 
E)liquid oil, saturated

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The fatty acid is not specified in the question, so we cannot determine if it is saturated or unsaturated. However, the fact that the triglyceride is a solid indicates that it is a fat, not an oil. Therefore, the options are either B (solid fat, saturated) or A (solid fat, unsaturated). As we cannot determine if the fatty acid is saturated or unsaturated, both options could be possible. However, as the question asks for the best choice only, the answer is B, as saturated fats are generally solid at room temperature.

A Triglyceride Is Formed from the Following Fatty Acid