Fatty acid A has 10 double covalent bonds scattered throughout its carbon chain while fatty acid B has only single covalent bonds between the carbons in its chain.

A) Fatty acid A is saturated.
B) Fatty acid B is unsaturated.
C) Both fatty acids are saturated.
D) Both fatty acids are unsaturated.
E) Fatty acid B is saturated.

Double Covalent Bonds

Chemical bonds formed by the sharing of two pairs of electrons between two atoms, creating a strong link in the molecule structure.

Fatty Acid

Organic compounds consisting of a hydrocarbon chain and a terminal carboxyl group, important components of lipids in the body such as fats and oils, playing key roles in energy storage and cell structure.

Carbon Chain

A series of carbon atoms linked together, which can be straight, branched, or arranged in rings, forming the backbone of organic molecules.