Question

Describe how the chemical bonds in unsaturated fatty acids make them more suited for cell

membranes than saturated fatty acids.

Answer 1

Unsaturated fat, a fatty acid in which the hydrocarbon molecules have two carbons that share double or triple bond(s) and are therefore not completely saturated with hydrogen atoms. Due to the decreased saturation with hydrogen bonds, the structures are weaker and are, therefore, typically liquid (oil) at room temperature .