Which of the Following Statements Is Not True About Fatty

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is not true about fatty acids?

• A)Fatty acids are carboxylic acids with long hydrocarbon side chains.
• B)The double bonds in unsaturated fatty acids are always conjugated.
• C)Most naturally occurring fatty acids contain even numbers of carbons and are unbranched.
• D)Fatty acids can be saturated or unsaturated.
• E)Physical properties of fatty acids depend on the length of the hydrocarbon chain and the degree of unsaturation.

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Utility Function

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Expected Utility

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