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Which fat has only single bonds between the carbon atoms in the fatty acid?

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A: Saturated fats :)

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Saturated fatty acids are those that have all single bonds except for the keto carbon of the carboxylic group. Unsaturated fatty acids are those that at least have one double bond between the carbons. If the fatty acid has only one double bond, it is referred to as monounsaturated.
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