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The melting point of lipids is influenced by their fatty acid composition. Saturated fatty acids have no double bonds, allowing them to pack tightly together, resulting in higher melting points. In contrast, unsaturated fatty acids, which contain one or more double bonds (especially in the cis configuration), have kinks in their chains that prevent tight packing, leading to lower melting points. Additionally, longer fatty acid chains increase melting points, while shorter chains decrease them. These melting point differences affect the fluidity of biological membranes and the physical state of fats (solid or liquid) at room temperature.
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