Which of the following statements is true?

A. Most fatty acids in food are water soluble.
B. The omega end of a fatty acid molecule is the acid portion of the molecule.
C. In nature, fatty acids typically have even numbers of carbon atoms.
D. A fatty acid is a polymer of glucose molecules.


Answer: C

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