All of the following are o3 fatty acids, EXCEPT?
Correct Answer: g-Linolenic acid
Description: Delta system--when counting stas from carboxy end Omega system--when counting stas from the methyl group (omega C) o3 fatty acids are a-Linolenic acid Eicosapentaenoic acid Docosahexaenoic acid g-Linolenic acid (18:3 cis D6,9,12) is a o6 fatty acid. Fatty acid No of carbons No of double bonds Positon Dietary Source alpha-Linolenic acid 18:3 cis-(D9,12,15) 18 3 9,12,15 Flaxseed oil, Soya bean oil Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) (Timnodonic acid) 20 (Eicosa) 5 (penta) 5,8,11,14,17 Fish oil Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) (Cervonic acid) 22 (Docosa) 6 (hexa) 4,7,10,13,16,19 Fish oil
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