Fatty acids are

A) composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen in a 1:2:1 ratio.
B) composed of carbon, hydrogen, glycerol, and a phosphate group.
C) composed of hydrocarbon chains and a carboxyl group.
D) composed of four linked rings.


Answer: C

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