Of the Following Fatty Acids, Which Would Have Physical and Physiological

question 33

Multiple Choice

Of the following fatty acids, which would have physical and physiological properties most similar to elaidic acid, pictured below?

• A) oleic acid (18:1Δ⁹)
• B) lauric acid (12:0)
• C) linoleic acid (18:2Δ^9,12)
• D) stearic acid (18:0)
• E) arachidonic acid (20:4Δ^5,8,11,14)

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