Which of the following triglycerides is most likely to be a fat?
A) one that contains short-chain, saturated fatty acids
B) one that contains short-chain, unsaturated fatty acids
C) one that contains long-chain, saturated fatty acids
D) one that contains long-chain, unsaturated fatty acids

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Triglycerides that contain long-chain, saturated fatty acids are most likely to be solid at room temperature and therefore classified as fats. Short-chain fatty acids and unsaturated fatty acids tend to be liquid at room temperature and are classified as oils.

Which of the Following Triglycerides Is Most Likely to Be