Fatty acids are _______ meaning that they have both a hydrophobic and hydrophilic region of the molecule

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Fatty acids have a hydrophobic (nonpolar) hydrocarbon chain and a hydrophilic (polar) carboxyl group, making them amphipathic molecules. A is incorrect as aliphatic refers to organic molecules that are composed of open chains of carbon atoms. C and D are types of fatty acids based on their saturation level of carbon bonds with hydrogen, but do not describe their amphipathic nature. E refers to the addition of a phosphate group to a molecule, which does not relate to the structure of a fatty acid.

Fatty Acids Are _______ Meaning That They Have Both a Hydrophobic