Campbell Biology: Concepts & Connections (9th Edition)
9th Edition
ISBN: 9780134296012
Author: Martha R. Taylor, Eric J. Simon, Jean L. Dickey, Kelly A. Hogan, Jane B. Reece
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 3, Problem 3TYK
What makes a fatty acid an acid?
a. It does not dissolve in water.
b. It is capable of bonding with other molecules to form a fat.
c. It has a carboxyl group that can donate an H+ to a solution.
d. It contains only two oxygen atoms.
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