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any of a class of aliphatic monocarboxylic acids that form part of a lipid molecule and can be derived from fat by hydrolysis; fatty acids are simple molecules built around a series of carbon atoms linked together in a chain of 12 to 22 carbon atoms
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| fatty acid |
A major component of fats that is used by the body for energy and tissue development.
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a chemical molecule formed when a cabon and hydrogen chain bonds with glycerol.
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| fatty acid |
an organic acid molecule consisting of a chain of carbon molecules and a carboxylic acid (COOH) group. Fatty acids are found in fats, oils, and as components of a number of essential lipids, such as phospholipids and triglycerides. Fatty acids can be burned by the body for energy.
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A carboxylic acid that contains a long, hydrophobic hydrocarbon chain.
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