Fatty acids contain:
Correct answer: C. Carboxylic and alkyl groups
- A. Alcohol and esters
- B. Carboxylic group and isoprenoid
- C. Carboxylic and alkyl groups
- D. Phospholipids and alkyl groups
Explanation
The correct answer is Option C: aromatic and alkyl group. Fatty acids are characterized by a carboxyl group (COOH) at one end and an alkyl chain, which is a long chain of hydrocarbons, on the other. This structure is crucial for the fatty acid's role in biological systems.Option A is incorrect because fatty acids do not contain alcohol and esters within their basic structure. Option B is incorrect, as fatty acids are not made of isoprenoid groups, which are instead building blocks for terpenes and steroids. Option D is incorrect because while phospholipids contain fatty acids, they are not a part of the fatty acid structure itself.
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