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Chemistry Biomolecules Fats and Lipids Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 12, 2026

An example for a saturated fatty acid, present in nature is

A
Oleic acid
B
linoleic acid
C
Linolenic acid
D
Palmitic acid

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D

Oleic acid - , linoleic acid- , linolenic acid - , palmitic acid - . Saturated monocarboxylic acids form a homologous series which has a general formula or . Only palmitic acid follows this.

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