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what are R groups in fatty acids

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A fatty acid is a carboxylic acid with a long aliphatic chain, which is either saturated or unsaturated. The R groups in the fatty acids represent any alkyl group, like methyl CH₃, ethyl C₂H_{5 etc.}

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