What is the difference between Saturated Fatty Acids and Unsaturated Fatty Acids?

Saturated Fatty Acid:

1. Saturated fatty acids have no double bond.

2. These are straight chains.

3. Mostly these are solid in nature at room temperature and have higher melting point.

4. These are mostly found in storage tissue and are abundant in animal fat.

Unsaturated Fatty Acid

1. These possess one or more double bonds.

2. These are bent (kinked) chains due to double bond.

3. These are liquid at room temperature and have lower melting point.

4. These are found in non-storing tissue and are common in plant fat.