A Scientist Has Isolated a Fatty Acid That Has 26

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Multiple Choice

A scientist has isolated a fatty acid that has 26 carbons.Most of the carbon atoms in the fatty acid chain are connected by single bonds,except there is a double bond between the number 3 and 4 carbons as well as the number 9 and 10 carbons.The only other elements in the compound are hydrogen and oxygen.Based on this information,the compound is a _____ fatty acid.

• A)hydroxytransylated
• B)saturated
• C)monounsaturated
• D)polyunsaturated

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