alleryCoconut oil can be solid at room temperature because it has much:
AWater content
BSaturated fat
CPlant protein
DDietary fibre
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Saturated fat
1. Oils with saturated fat can be solid.
2. Coconut, palm and palm kernel oils are examples.
3. Oils hold almost no water, protein or fibre.
_Source: Wikipedia, "Cooking oil" (rev 1376314877), section "Lead section"_
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