Question

8 multiple choice 1 point what distinguishes a saturated fatty acid from an unsaturated one? the number of glycerol molecules presence of double bonds number of ester bonds presence of phosphate groups

Explanation:

Saturated fatty acids have only single - carbon bonds, while unsaturated fatty acids have one or more double - carbon bonds. Glycerol molecules are related to triglyceride structure, ester bonds are in lipid - formation, and phosphate groups are in phospholipids, not distinguishing saturated and unsaturated fatty acids.

Answer:

B. Presence of double bonds