Question

Non-essential fatty acid is

• A. Linoleic acid
• B. Linolenic acid
• C. Stearic acid
• D. Arachidonic acid

Answer 1

The correct option is C Stearic acid

Fatty acids which cannot be synthesised in the body de novo is said to be essential fatty acids for that particular animal. Animals cannot synthesise three fatty acids (Linoleic, Linolenic and Arachidonic acid) and hence these three are called as essential fatty acids. Deficiency of these fatty acids causes sterility, kidney failure and skin lesions.

So, the correct answer is option C.