hich of the following statement is incorrect about fatty acids?O a. In nature, the most prevalent fatty acids are those having 16 and 18 carbons.O b. The number of carbon atoms range from 4 to 36.Oc. In nature, most common fatty acids contain 12 to 24 carbon atoms.o d. In nature, most common fatty acids contain 16 to 18 carbon atoms.

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hich of the following statement is incorrect about fatty acids? a. In nature, the most prevalent fatty acids are those having 16 and 18 carbons. b. The number of carbon atoms range from 4 to 36. c. In nature, most common fatty acids contain 12 to 24 carbon atoms. d. In nature, most common fatty acids contain 16 to 18 carbon atoms.

hich of the following statement is incorrect about fatty acids? a. In nature, the most prevalent fatty acids are those having 16 and 18 carbons. b. The number of carbon atoms range from 4 to 36. c. In nature, most common fatty acids contain 12 to 24 carbon atoms. d. In nature, most common fatty acids contain 16 to 18 carbon atoms.

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