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Which one of the following is not an essential fatty acid? A Linoleic acid B Linolenic acid C Arachidonic acid D None of the above

Which one of the following is not an essential fatty acid?

A

Linoleic acid

B

Linolenic acid

C

Arachidonic acid

D

None of the above

 
 
 

Grade:11

1 Answers

ankit singh
askIITians Faculty 614 Points
3 years ago

Arachidonic acid is not an essential fatty acid because it can be synthesized by the cells in the body from linoleic acid. All the other three are essential fatty acids.

So, the correct answer is 'Arachidonic acid'.

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