Question

A fatty acid not synthesised in human body is

• A. Cholesterol
• B. Linoleic acid
• C. Glycerol
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is B Linoleic acid

Essential fatty acids are that fatty acids which play an important role in the biological process and they can be metabolized easily. These acts as a fuel rather getting deposited as fat in the body. The human body cannot synthesize essential fatty acids. Alpha-linolenic acid and linoleic acid are the two essential fatty acid. Unsaturated fats are liquid at room temperature as they have double bonds. Saturated fatty acids have the single bond and are solid at room temperature.

So, the correct answer is option B.