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.Based on this information,the compound is a (an)_____ fatty acid.

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A fatty acid with all single bonds between carbon atoms is a saturated fatty acid. The number of carbon atoms in the chain does not determine whether a fatty acid is unsaturated or saturated. Therefore, choices A and B are incorrect. Choice D refers to essential fatty acids which are unsaturated fatty acids that cannot be synthesized by the body and must be obtained from the diet. However, the question does not provide information on whether this fatty acid is essential or not.

A Scientist Has Isolated a Fatty Acid That Has 26