Which of the following statements is true of fatty acids?
A) They are amphipathic compounds.
B) They have a hydrophobic carboxyl group.
C) They have a hydrophilic hydrocarbon tail.
D) They are soluble in polar solvents such as water.

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Fatty acids are composed of a hydrophilic carboxyl group and a hydrophobic hydrocarbon tail, making them amphipathic compounds. They are not soluble in polar solvents such as water.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of Fatty Acids