Which of the following is a saturated fatty acid?
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: Stearic acid
Stearic acid (C18:0) is an 18-carbon fatty acid with no double bonds, making it fully saturated. Oleic acid (C18:1) is monounsaturated, linoleic acid (C18:2) is polyunsaturated, and arachidonic acid (C20:4) is a polyunsaturated essential fatty acid — all contain one or more double bonds.
Keep practicing
More Lipids and Their Types questions
- Triacylglycerols are composed of:
- The primary function of triacylglycerols in animals is:
- Which lipid class is a major component of biological membranes?
- Phospholipids differ from triacylglycerols because they contain:
- Which phospholipid is commonly found in cell membranes?
- The amphipathic nature of phospholipids is due to: