A scientist has discovered a new molecular compound that is a long chain of 26 carbons bonded together,with a methyl group on one end and an acid group on the other end of the molecule.The compound does not contain any nitrogen or sulfur atoms.Based on this information,the compound is a(n)________.

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The long chain of carbons bonded together with a methyl group on one end and an acid group on the other end of the molecule indicates that it is a fatty acid. Fatty acids are long chains of hydrocarbons with a carboxyl group (-COOH) at one end and a methyl group (-CH3) at the other end. They do not contain any nitrogen or sulfur atoms. Amino acids contain nitrogen, sterols have a rigid ring structure, and phospholipids have a phosphate group in addition to the fatty acid chains.

A Scientist Has Discovered a New Molecular Compound That Is