The lowest melting point of an essential fatty acid is that of

Linoleic acid

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Linolenic acid

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Arachidonic acid

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Both B and C

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Solution

The correct option is C Arachidonic acid
The lowest melting point of an essential fatty acid is that of arachidonic acid, which is of -49°C. The melting points of linoleic acid and linolenic acid are -5°C and -11°C.
So, the correct answer is 'Arachidonic acid'.

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