Figure 2-4 An Overview of the Structures of Organic Compounds in the Body
Use Figure 2-4 to answer the following questions:
-Identify the structure labeled #5, a component of triglycerides, which is comprised of long chains of carbon atoms with attached hydrogen atoms that end in a carboxyl group.
A) glycerol
B) monosaccharide
C) amino acid
D) nucleotide
E) fatty acid

Question

Figure 2-4 An Overview of the Structures of Organic Compounds in the Body
Use Figure 2-4 to answer the following questions:
-Identify the structure labeled #5, a component of triglycerides, which is comprised of long chains of carbon atoms with attached hydrogen atoms that end in a carboxyl group.
A) glycerol 
B) monosaccharide 
C) amino acid 
D) nucleotide 
E) fatty acid

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The structure labeled #5 is a fatty acid, which fits the description given of long chains of carbon atoms with attached hydrogen atoms that end in a carboxyl group.

Figure 2-4 an Overview of the Structures of Organic Compounds