The fat substitute Olestra contains a sucrose backbone with six to eight fatty acids attached. How is this different from a naturally occurring fat?
A) Naturally occurring fats contain a glycerol and three fatty acids.
B) Naturally occurring fats contain a glycerol, two fatty acids, and a phosphate group.
C) Naturally occurring fats contain a sucrose backbone and three fatty acid chains.
D) It isn't; Olestra and natural fats have the same structure, just different tastes.
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