Which of the following is a MUFA?

Palmitic acid

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Stearic acid

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Arachidic acid

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Oleic acid

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Solution

The correct option is D Oleic acid
Stearic acid is a saturated fatty acid with 18 carbon atoms.
Palmitic acid is a saturated fatty acid with 16 carbon atoms.
Arachidonic acid is a saturated fatty acid with 20 carbon atoms.

Oleic acid is a monounsaturated fatty acid (MUFA). It means the structure of oleic acid has 1 unsaturated double bond between carbon atoms.

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