Question

Fatty acids are primarily absorbed through blood capillaries, has which of the following number of carbon molecules?

• A. Up to 10 carbons
• B. More than 10 carbons
• C. Up to 20 carbons
• D. More than 20 carbons

Answer 1

The correct option is A Up to 10 carbons

Fatty acids with two to six carbon atoms are called short-chain fatty acids or volatile fatty acids. They are primarily absorbed through blood capillaries.

So the correct answer is 'Up to 10 carbons'.