1. Lipids containing saturated fatty acids have higher melting temperature that those containing unsaturated fatty acids because a. They are more hydrophilic. b. Their hydrocarbon tails pack with each other more tightly. c. They form micelles better. d. Their hydrocarbon tails pack with each other less tightly.

1. Lipids containing saturated fatty acids have higher melting temperature that those containing unsaturated fatty acids because a. They are more hydrophilic. b. Their hydrocarbon tails pack with each other more tightly. c. They form micelles better. d. Their hydrocarbon tails pack with each other less tightly.

Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)

4th Edition

ISBN:9781305389892

Author:Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan

Publisher:Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan

Chapter3: Biological Molecules: The Carbon Compounds Of Life

Section: Chapter Questions

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