Is saturated fat a carbohydrate, lipid, or protein?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking to categorize saturated fat and determine which macronutrient it belongs to among carbohydrates, lipids, or proteins. This requires knowledge of nutrition and biochemistry.
Answer
lipid
The final answer is lipid
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is lipid
More Information
Saturated fats are a type of lipid. They are typically found in animal products and are known for having single bonds between their carbon atoms.
Tips
One common mistake is to assume that saturated fats are proteins or carbohydrates. Always remember that fats are classified under lipids.
Sources
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- Saturated fat - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
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