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Question

Fatty acids are ____.

Answer

Fatty acids are nonpolar.
Fatty acids are nonpolar.
Note: Fatty acids are amphipathic, meaning they contain a hydrophobic and a hydrophilic end. Since the hydrophobic carbon chain predominates, fatty acid are nonpolar.

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