Lipids are generally water insoluble. A fatty acid with no double bonds between carbon atoms is described as:
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Correct answer: Saturated
Saturated fatty acids have no double bonds between carbon atoms in their hydrocarbon chain, which allows tight packing and solid consistency at room temperature. Unsaturated fatty acids contain one or more double bonds in the chain.
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