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Content of unsaturated fatty acid linolenic acid is highest in

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Sunflower oil
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Cotton seed oil
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Groundnut oil
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Coconut oil
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Solution

The correct option is A Sunflower oil
Unsaturated fatty acid is those which contain one or more double bond in their fatty acids. Generally, it is found in plants fats. It also lowers blood cholesterol. Linoleic is unsaturated fatty acid containing two double bonds. Sunflower oil contains highest linoleic acid. Thus, the correct answer is A.

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