Multiple choice

Which among the following statements does not characterise unsaturated fats?

  1. Double bonds may be in either a cis or a trans isomer.

  2. Unsaturated fats are popular with manufacturers of processed foods.

  3. Unsaturated chains have a lower melting point.

  4. Replacing saturated fats with unsaturated fats helps to lower levels of total cholesterol in human beings.

  5. Meat products contain both saturated and unsaturated fats.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Saturated fats are popular with manufacturers of processed foods because they are less vulnerable to rancidity and are in general, more solid at room temperature than unsaturated fats.

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