Biochemistry
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Author: Lubert Stryer, Jeremy M. Berg, John L. Tymoczko, Gregory J. Gatto Jr.
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Which of the following statements describes one reason that plant oils are generally healthier for human consumption than animal fats?
Plant oils are glycerol-based rather than phospholipid-based. |
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Plant oils usually have a higher degree of saturation than animal fats. |
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Plant oils usually contain more unsaturated fatty acids than animal fats. |
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Plant oils usually contain more trans fatty acids than animal fats. |
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