Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (Looseleaf)
15th Edition
ISBN: 9781337408417
Author: STARR
Publisher: CENGAGE L
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Chapter 39, Problem 12SQ
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Introduction: The fatty acids that contain one or more than one double bonds and makeup fatty acid chains are called as unsaturated fatty acids. Unsaturated fatty acids are essential that help in
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Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (Looseleaf)
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