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A molecule that consists of a carboxyl group attached to long hydrocarbon chain is a
A) polysaccharide.
B) steroid.
C) protein.
D) nucleotide.
E) fatty acid.

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Answer: Option E. "Fatty Acid"

Explanation:

Fatty acid is an important component of lipids  present in animals, plants and microorganisms.

A fatty acid consist of a straight chain that involves a long hydrocarbon chain (Carbon and hydrogen atoms) and at the other end, a carboxyl group (―COOH) is present. Carboxyl group is responsible for the acidic nature of fatty acid.

If the bonds between carbon-to-carbon are all single, the acid is called saturated; if there are double or triple bonds, the acid is called unsaturated and is most reactive.

Hence, the correct option is E.