Which of the following statements is true?

A. A fatty acid has a chain of carbons bonded to each other and to hydrogen atoms.
B. Most fatty acids in food are water soluble.
C. A fatty acid is a polymer of glucose molecules.
D. The omega end of a fatty acid molecule is the acid portion of the molecule.


Answer: A

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