Saturated vs. Unsaturated Fats: Bite Sci-zed

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Host Alex Dainis explains the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats. She also discusses the chemical makeup of fatty acids.

Media Details

Runtime: 2 minutes 7 seconds

Topic: Science
Subtopic: Biology, Chemistry
Grade/Interest Level: 10 - 12
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Release Year: 2012
Producer/Distributor: Alex Dainis

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