Which fatty acid has 18 carbon atoms and one double bond?

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11 May 2018
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Oleic acid is a monounsaturated fatty acid consisting of 18 carbon atoms and a single double bond. Saturated fatty acids have no double bonds, while palmitic acid is a saturated fatty acid with 16 carbons.

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