A scientist has isolated a fatty acid that has 26 carbons bonded together. All of the carbon atoms in the chain are connected by single bonds. Based on this information, the compound is a(an) ________ fatty acid.

A. saturated
B. polyunsaturated
C. essential
D. monounsaturated


Answer: A

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