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Most animal fats are solid at room temperature whereas plant and fish oils tend to be liquid. Both contain fatty acids. a. Predict which type of lipid contains saturated fatty acids, and which type contains more unsaturated fatty acids. Explain your reasoning. b. Predict which type(s) of fatty acids would be present in a cellâs plasma membrane. Explain your reasoning.

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