AMU Medical AMU Solved Paper-2012

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    Which of the following fatty acid is liquid at room temperature?

    A)  Palmitic acid                     

    B)  Stearic acid

    C)  Oleic acid           

    D)  Linoleic acid

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    (c,d)Oleic acid is a colourless, long chain, mono unsaturared 18-C fatty acid found in most animal fats and vegetable oils. It is a liquid at room temperature. Linoleic acid is a poly unsaturated N-6 fatty acid. It is also a colourless liquid at room temperature.


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