Multiple choice

Fatty acid refers to the major constituent of lipid, glycerol being another constituent.

Which of the following fatty acids is a 24 carbon based fatty acid?

  1. Chaulmoogric acid

  2. Eleostearic acid

  3. Stearic acid

  4. Vaccenic acid

  5. Nervonic acid

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E Correct answer
Explanation

Nervonic acid is an unsaturated fatty acid having 24 carbon atoms and 1 double bond; it is a constituent of cerebrosides.