Compared to most unsaturated fatty acids, a trans fatty acid ________.

A. has at least one double bond with hydrogen atoms on opposite sides of the hydrocarbon chain at the position of the double bond
B. contains no double bonds
C. is comprised of glucose molecules
D. has a kink in its molecular structure that keeps it from being straight


Answer: A

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