Question

Arachidonic acid and palmitic acids have how many carbons in each of them.

• A. 16, 16
• B. 16, 20
• C. 20, 16
• D. 18, 16

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

20, 16

Arachidonic acid contains 20 carbon. it is a polyunsaturated omega-6 fatty acid found in phospholipid of the membrane of cells liver, brain, and muscles.

Palmitic acids contain 16 carbon in it and it is most common fatty acid found in the microorganism, plants, and animal.

thus the correct option is C.