If all functional groups are removed from an organic molecule,leaving only a hydrocarbon chain,the molecule becomes a:
A)Lipid
B)Carbohydrate
C)Protein
D)Nucleic acid

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Lipids are composed of long hydrocarbon chains and are insoluble in water. Removing functional groups would leave only a hydrocarbon chain, which is characteristic of lipids. Carbohydrates, proteins, and nucleic acids all have functional groups that are essential to their structure and function.

If All Functional Groups Are Removed from an Organic Molecule,leaving