A scientist has isolated a fatty acid that has 26 carbons bonded together.All of the carbon atoms in the chain are connected by single bonds.The only other elements in the compound are hydrogen and oxygen.Based on this information,the compound is a(n) ________ fatty acid.

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A scientist has isolated a fatty acid that has 26 carbons bonded together.All of the carbon atoms in the chain are connected by single bonds.The only other elements in the compound are hydrogen and oxygen.Based on this information,the compound is a(n) ________ fatty acid.

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A fatty acid with all single bonds between the carbon atoms is considered saturated. The length of the chain does not affect its saturation level. The compound is not monounsaturated or polyunsaturated as these terms imply the presence of at least one double bond between carbon atoms. It is also not essential as that refers to fatty acids that cannot be synthesized by the body and must be obtained from the diet.

A Scientist Has Isolated a Fatty Acid That Has 26