A polyunsaturated fatty acid contains more than one

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A polyunsaturated fatty acid contains multiple double bonds in its long carbon chain. Option A is incorrect because carboxyl group is only present at one end of a fatty acid molecule. Option B is incorrect because hydroxyl group is only present in some fatty acids, such as omega-3 fatty acids. Option C is incorrect because carbonyl group is a functional group that is present in many organic compounds, but it is not specific to fatty acids. Option D is incorrect because a long carbon chain is a characteristic of all fatty acids, not just polyunsaturated ones.

A Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Contains More Than One