Which type of fatty acid would you expect to find in higher amounts in olive oil, and why?

• A. Saturated fatty acids, because they contain single bonds that result in a solid state at room temperature.
• B. Unsaturated fatty acids, because they contain double bonds that result in a liquid state at room temperature.
• C. Polyunsaturated fatty acids, because they contain multiple double bonds that result in a solid state at room temperature.
• D. Trans fatty acids, because they are artificially hydrogenated.

Answer: (B)