Multiple choice

Patients with rertinitis pigmentosa are reported to have low levels of which of the following fatty acids?

  1. Arachidonic acid

  2. Eicosapentaenoic acid

  3. Linoleic acid

  4. Docosahexaenoic acid

  5. Eicosatrienoic acid

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Docosahexaenoic acid is synthesised to a limited extent from alpha linolenic acid or obtained directly from food present in high concentration in retina.