Question

Read the following statements and find out the incorrect statement.

• A. Palmitic acid is saturated while arachidonic acid is unsaturated fatty acid.
• B. Monoglycerides, diglycerides and triglycerides are lipids having both glycerol and fatty acids.
• C. Saturated fatty acids have one or more C = C double bonds while unsaturated fatty acids are without double bonds.
• D. Fats and oils are differentiated on the basis of melting point

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

• Palmitic acid is saturated while arachidonic acid is unsaturated fatty acid.
• Monoglycerides, diglycerides and triglycerides are lipids having both glycerol and fatty acids.
• Unsaturated fatty acids have one or more C = C double bonds while saturated fatty acids are without double bonds.
• Fat and oils are differentiated on the basis of melting point