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Saturation in AP Biology

Written by the Fiveable Content Team
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team

Definition

Saturation refers to whether or not all available positions for bonding with hydrogen atoms on carbon atoms in hydrocarbon chains are filled. In biological molecules like fatty acids, saturation affects properties such as fluidity and melting point.

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