Explain how the molecular structure of fatty acids can determine the melting point of fat molecules

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37. Which of the following is a common feature of lipids?

(a) All lipids have glycerol in their structures.

(b) All lipids have fatty acids in their structures.

(d) No lipids have hydrophilic regions in their structures.

(e) More than one of the above is true.

38. Which of the following statements is true?

(a) Fatty acids with a greater degree of saturation have fewer C=C double bonds and form glycerides have higher melting points.

(b) Fatty acids with a greater degree of saturation have more C=C double bonds and form glycerides have higher melting points.

(c) Fatty acids with a greater degree of saturation have fewer C=C double bonds and form glycerides have lower melting points.

(d) Fatty acids with a greater degree of saturation have more C=C double bonds and form glycerides have lower melting points.

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