Which of the following statements is true?
A)A fatty acid has a chain of carbons bonded to each other and to hydrogen atoms.
B)Most fatty acids in food are water soluble.
C)A fatty acid is a polymer of glucose molecules.
D)The omega end of a fatty acid molecule is the acid portion of the molecule.

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Fatty acids are long chains of hydrocarbons (carbons and hydrogens) that end in a carboxylic acid group. This is what gives them their name, as they are technically a type of acid. They are not polymers of glucose, and while some may be slightly soluble in water, most are not.

Which of the Following Statements Is True