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(an)

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The molecule described has a long chain of carbons with a methyl group on one end and an acid group on the other end. This is characteristic of a fatty acid, which is a long chain carboxylic acid that is a component of fats and oils. The fact that the compound does not contain any nitrogen or sulfur atoms rules out choices B, C, and D. Sterols contain a complex structure of four fused carbon rings, amino acids contain at least one nitrogen atom, and phospholipids contain phosphate and nitrogen atoms in addition to carbon and oxygen.

A Scientist Has Discovered a New Molecular Compound That Is