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Which of the following plant lipid forms essential part of a good diet?

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Oleic acid

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Stearic acid

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C

Lauric acid

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Palmitic acid

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Solution

The correct option is C
Lauric acid

Lauric acid, also known as dodecanoic acid, is a type of saturated fatty acid. A saturated fat can be detrimental in high quantities, but lauric acid has microbial properties, so it can help protect against bacterial infection.

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