A fatty acid comprised of a 16-carbon chain with no points of unsaturation is called a(n):
A)saturated,short-chain fatty acid.
B)saturated,medium-chain fatty acid.
C)saturated,long-chain fatty acid.
D)unsaturated,long-chain fatty acid.

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A 16-carbon chain is considered a long-chain fatty acid, and since it has no points of unsaturation, it is considered saturated. Therefore, the correct answer is option C, saturated, long-chain fatty acid. Option A is incorrect because a 16-carbon chain is not considered a short-chain fatty acid. Option B is incorrect because a medium-chain fatty acid typically has 6-12 carbons in its chain. Option D is incorrect because a fatty acid with no points of unsaturation is saturated, not unsaturated.

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