JIPMER Jipmer Medical Solved Paper-2004

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    Arachidonic acid is:

    A)  non- essential fatty acid              

    B)  essential fatty acid

    C)  poly unsaturated fatty acid

    D)  both b and c

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    Arachidonic acid is polyunsaturated (i.e., have more than one double bond) and essential fatty acids. Essential fatty acids cannot be synthesized by the body of animal and has to be taken from outside to fulfil the body requirement. Linoleic acid and linolenic acid are also essential fatty acids.


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