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Butter and oil are examples of food composed of

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Answer: Fatty acids

explanation: Fat is a macronutrient found in food, along with protein and carbohydrate. Fats are chemically similar substances composed of fatty acids. They include liquid oils such as olive oil, as well as solid fats such as butter, vegetable shortening, ghee and lard.

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Answer:

lipids

Step-by-step explanation:

-Lipids are among the four biomolecules the others being proteins, carbohydrates and nucleic acids. Lipids are made of fatty acids and glycerol. --Fats (solid) and oils (liquid) are the major types of lipids.

-Butter is an example of saturated fats while oils are the lipids in liquid form.

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