Why is palmitic acid called a saturated fatty acid?

Palmitic acid is considered a saturated fatty acid since it has no double bond in its structure and is solid at room temperature. It is a long-chain fatty acid with 16-Carbon backbone. It is typically found in fats and waxes such as olive oil and palm oil.

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