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Which of the following fatty acid is not synthesized by the body but has to be supplied to the body?

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Palmitic acid
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Lauric acid
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Linolenic acid
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Palmitoleic acid
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Solution

The correct option is C Linolenic acid
The body can synthesize most of the fats it needs from the diet. However, two essential fatty acids, linolenic and linoleic acid, cannot be synthesized in the body and must be obtained from food. These basic fats, found in plant foods, are used to build specialized fats called as omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids.
Therefore, the correct answer is option C.

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