Question

Which of the following is false about fatty acids?

(a) Melting point of fatty acids decreases with increase in the degree of saturation

(b) Lipids in tissues that are subjected to cooling are more unsaturated

(c) Naturally occurring unsaturated long-chain fatty acids are nearly Trans-configuration

(d) The membrane lipids contain mostly unsaturated fatty acids

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Answer 1

The correct answer is (c) Naturally occurring unsaturated long-chain fatty acids are nearly Trans-configuration

Explanation: Saturated long chain fatty acids are nearly trans-configuration.