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A fatty acid has two groups, -R group and _____.

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To answer the question, "A fatty acid has two groups, -R group and _____," we need to identify the two components that make up a fatty acid. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Fatty Acids**: Fatty acids are a type of lipid that consist of a long hydrocarbon chain and a carboxyl group. 2. **Identifying the Groups**: - The first group is the **R group**, which represents a hydrocarbon chain that can vary in length and structure. This R group can be made up of different numbers of carbon atoms (from 1 to 19). - The second group is the **carboxyl group** (-COOH). This group is essential for the classification of the molecule as a fatty acid. 3. **Conclusion**: Therefore, the complete answer to the question is: "A fatty acid has two groups, -R group and **carboxyl group**."
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