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QuizMultiple Choice

Lipids

Question 6 • PA Human Anatomy & Physiology A 2026-2027 SMITH IC

If the last carbon atom of an unsaturated fatty acid is bonded to two hydrogen atoms and one carbon atom, what type of bond must exist between the last carbon and the other carbon atom?

Answer
A
single
B
double
C
triple
D
quadruple

Explanation

A carbon atom typically forms four bonds. The last carbon already has two single bonds to hydrogen, so its bond to the other carbon must count for two more bonds. Therefore, the carbons are joined by a double bond, making choice B, double, correct.

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