Which of the Following Statements Is True of Fatty Acids

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of fatty acids?

• A) They are amphipathic compounds.
• B) They have a hydrophobic carboxyl group.
• C) They have a hydrophilic hydrocarbon tail.
• D) They are soluble in polar solvents such as water.

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