Which of the following statements concerning saturated fats is not true?
A) They are more common in animals than in plants.
B) They have multiple double bonds in the carbon chains of their fatty acids.
C) They generally solidify at room temperature.
D) They contain more hydrogen than unsaturated fats having the same number of carbon atoms.
E) They are one of several factors that contribute to atherosclerosis.

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Saturated fats do not have double bonds in their carbon chains. Unsaturated fats have one or more double bonds, which makes them less stable and more likely to be liquid at room temperature.

Which of the Following Statements Concerning Saturated Fats Is Not