A fatty acid designated as 20:0 is ________,while one that is designated 20:3 D5,8,11 is ________.
A)simple;complex
B)complex;simple
C)saturated;unsaturated
D)unsaturated;saturated
E)monounsaturated;polyunsaturated

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The first fatty acid (20:0) is designated as such because it has a chain length of 20 carbons and zero double bonds, indicating that it is a saturated fatty acid. The second fatty acid (20:3 D5,8,11) also has a chain length of 20 carbons, but has three double bonds located at carbon positions 5, 8, and 11, indicating that it is an unsaturated fatty acid.

A Fatty Acid Designated as 20:0 Is ________,While One That