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Q: How many carbons might a long-chain fatty acid have?
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A fatty acid that contains a chain of 10 carbons and one double bond is termed a?

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Suggest a reason that linoleic acid is classified as a polyunsaturated fatty acid and oleic acid is classified as a monounsaturated fatty acid?

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An essential omega 3 fatty acid with 18 carbons and 3 double bonds is called?

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A fatty acid tail that contains all single bonds between carbons?

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What are fats called at room temperature when they are solid?

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