Saturated vs Unsaturated Fats

What are saturated fats made from

saturated fatty acids reacting with glycerol

Are there any double bonds in saturated fats

no there isn’t any double bonds

What does having no double bonds cause

straight tails that allow for tight packing

What is a saturated fat at room temperature

Solid

What are unsaturated fats made up of

unsaturated fatty acids reacting with glycerol

Are there any double bonds in unsaturated fats

yes there are one or more double bonds between carbons

What does having double bonds cause

a crooked tail which prevents tight packaging

What is an unsaturated fat at room temperature

a liquid

How many double bonds does a saturated triglyceride have

zero, it has no double bonds

How many double bonds does a monounsaturated triglyceride have

one double bond

How many double bonds does a polyunsaturated triglyceride have

two or more double bonds