Question

Which one is essential fatty acid?

• A. Linoleic acid
• B. Linolenic acid
• C. Arachidonic acid
• D. All the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All the above

Essential fatty acids are that fatty acid which plays an important role in the biological process and they can be metabolized easily. These acts as a fuel rather getting deposited as fat in the body. The human body cannot synthesize essential fatty acids. are the two essential fatty acid. Alpha-linolenic acid and linoleic acid are the two essential fatty acid. Arachidonic acid is a polyunsaturated omega-6 fatty acid. It is present in the phospholipids and helps in the formation of membranes. It is not an essential amino acid as it can be easily formed by the conversion of linoleic acid to arachidonic acid. It is the most abundant fatty acid in the brain. It becomes essential if there is a deficiency of linoleic acid.

So, the correct answer is option D.