Manipal Medical Manipal Medical Solved Paper-2004

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    Which of the following fatty acid is not synthesised in the human body?

    A)  Glycerol    

    B)  Cholesterol

    C)  Linoleic acid

    D)  Both a and b

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

     Carbohydrate and protein used as diet is stored within the body in the form of fat (lipid). Oxidation of lipids produce fatty acids and glycerol. Linoleic acid is a fatty acid which is not synthesised by the human body and it, we take from the food directly.


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