Which one of the following is not an essential fatty acid?

Linoleic acid

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Linolenic acid

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Arachidonic acid

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is C Arachidonic acid
Arachidonic acid is not an essential fatty acid because it can be synthesized by the cells in the body from linoleic acid. All the other three are essential fatty acids.
So, the correct answer is 'Arachidonic acid'.

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