$A$ fatty acid has a carboxyl group attached to an $R$ group. The $R$ group could be a

  • A
    Methyl group
  • B
    Ethyl group
  • C
    Higher number of $-CH_2$ groups ($1$ to $19$ carbons)
  • D
    All of the above

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