A lipid which forms a chain of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen; and that contains a methyl chemical group on one end and a carboxyl chemical group on the other end is a:
a. fatty acid
b. triglyceride
c. phospholipids
d. sterol
Ans: a. fatty acid
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