In general, when saturated fats are compared to unsaturated fats (assuming the same number of carbon atoms in the molecule),
A) they have about the same melting temperature.
B) saturated fats have a lower melting temperature.
C) unsaturated fats have a lower melting temperature.
D) unsaturated fats have a higher melting temperature.
E) saturated fats are more liquid at room temperature.

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Unsaturated fats have a lower melting temperature compared to saturated fats because the presence of double bonds in unsaturated fats introduces kinks in the fatty acid chains, preventing them from packing closely together. This makes unsaturated fats more liquid at room temperature.

In General, When Saturated Fats Are Compared to Unsaturated Fats