Examine the following structure.Atoms other than carbon and hydrogen are labeled. This substance:
A)is a saturated fatty acid.
B)would be found in animal fat.
C)could react with glycerol to form a triacylglycerol.
D)could react with a long chain alcohol to form a wax.
E)All of the above characterize this structure.

Question

Examine the following structure.Atoms other than carbon and hydrogen are labeled.  This substance:
A)is a saturated fatty acid. 
B)would be found in animal fat. 
C)could react with glycerol to form a triacylglycerol. 
D)could react with a long chain alcohol to form a wax. 
E)All of the above characterize this structure.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The structure contains a long chain of carbon atoms with several labeled atoms attached, suggesting that it is a fatty acid. The fact that it is saturated, meaning that it contains no double bonds between carbon atoms, would be consistent with it being found in animal fat. The presence of a carboxylic acid functional group at one end of the molecule means that it could react with glycerol to form a triacylglycerol, which is how most fats and oils are stored in living organisms. Finally, the long chain of carbon atoms could also react with a long chain alcohol to form a wax, which is a type of lipid that is solid at room temperature. Therefore, all of the above choices are correct.

Examine the Following Structure