Which of the following statements is true?
A)Fatty acids are synthesized by the stepwise addition of three carbon units.
B)Unsaturated fatty acids are usually branched.
C)Fatty acids with 24 carbons are most common.
D)Saturated fatty acids have no double bonds between carbons.
E)Hormones are unsaturated fatty acids.

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Saturated fatty acids are characterized by having no double bonds between the carbon atoms in their hydrocarbon chain, meaning all available bonds are saturated with hydrogen atoms. This contrasts with unsaturated fatty acids, which contain one or more double bonds.

Which of the Following Statements Is True