Question

Number of essential fatty acids is

• A. $6$
• B. $4$
• C. $3$
• D. $2$

Answer 1

The correct option is A $6$

Non-essential fatty acids are those fatty acids that the body can synthesize on its own. Essential fatty acids are those fatty acids that are required by the body but it cannot synthesize. There are two essential fatty acids, linoleic and alpha-linolenic acid. These must be obtained from food.

Thus, the correct answer is option D.