Multiple Choice
Which type of fatty acid is most common in animal-based foods?
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10. Lipids
Fatty Acids
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Which of the following has the highest content of saturated fatty acids?
A
Olive oil
B
Coconut oil
C
Sunflower oil
D
Corn oil
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Understand the concept of saturated fatty acids: Saturated fatty acids are fatty acids that have no double bonds between the carbon atoms in their hydrocarbon chain. This makes them solid at room temperature and more stable compared to unsaturated fatty acids.
Review the composition of the oils listed: Olive oil, sunflower oil, corn oil, and coconut oil. Each oil has a different proportion of saturated, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
Recognize that coconut oil is known for its high saturated fatty acid content. It contains a significant proportion of medium-chain saturated fatty acids, such as lauric acid, compared to the other oils listed.
Compare the other oils: Olive oil is rich in monounsaturated fatty acids (like oleic acid), sunflower oil and corn oil are rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids (like linoleic acid), which have lower saturated fatty acid content compared to coconut oil.
Conclude that coconut oil has the highest content of saturated fatty acids among the options provided, based on its fatty acid composition.
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