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Which of the following is/are called Essential Fatty Acids?

Fatty acids are found in oils, natural fats and complex lipids in the form of esters. Fatty acids are hydrocarbons with long chain which have 4-36 C atoms in addition to one carboxylic acid.

  1. Palmitoleic acids

  2. Timnodonic acids and Arachidonic acids

  3. Linolenic acids and Elaidic acids

  4. Linoleic acids, Linolenic acids and Arachidonic acids

  5. None of the above
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Explanation

Linoleic acid, arachidonic acid and linolenic acid are together known as Essential Fatty Acids (EFA). These fatty acids are not synthesized in the body and ingested by humans and animals for proper working of the cells. Two fatty acids: Linoleic acid (belonging to ω-6 fatty acid) and α-Linolenic acid (belonging to ω-3 fatty acid) are necessary in humans.

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