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

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Saturated fatty acids have no double bonds between carbon atoms, which makes them fully "saturated" with hydrogen atoms.

Which of the Following Is True of Fatty Acids