Question

Which of the following is/are included under PUFA?

• A. Arachidonic acid
• B. Linoleic acid
• C. Linolenic acid
• D. All of these

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of these

Linoleic acid is a polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA). It means the structure of linoleic acid has 2 unsaturated double bonds between carbon atoms.
Linolenic acid is a polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA). It means the structure of linolenic acid has 3 unsaturated double bonds between carbon atoms.
Arachidonic acid is a polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA). It means the structure of arachidonic acid has 4 unsaturated double bonds between carbon atoms.