Which Statement About Fatty Acids Is FALSE

question 76

Multiple Choice

Which statement about fatty acids is FALSE? 

• A) They consist of a chain of carbon and hydrogen atoms with an acid group on one end and a methyl group at the other end. 
• B) Fatty acids differ in the number and location of their double bonds. 
• C) Naturally occurring fatty acids contain even numbers of carbons in their chains. 
• D) The short-chain fatty acids of meats and seafood are most common in the diet. 
• E) Fatty acids are organic compounds.

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