How to know if a fatty acid is saturated from the formula
                                
                                
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                                In biochemistry, fatty acids are fundamental components of lipids and are classified based on the presence or absence of double bonds within their carbon chains. To know if a fatty acid is saturated from the formula, one must analyze the ratio of carbon atoms to hydrogen atoms and identify the presence of double bonds.