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Which of the following is an essential fatty acid?
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Options:
  • A Linoleic acid
  • B Linolenic acid
  • C Arachidonic acid
  • D All of these
Solution:
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The correct answer is: All of these
Fatty acids can be essential or nonessential. Essential are those that are not produced in the body and thus obtained through diet. Nonessential are those that are formed in the body and these are also known as unsaturated fatty acids.

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