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1. The figure below shows the structure of an alpha-linolenic acid (18:3n-3), the omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid wit

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1 The Figure Below Shows The Structure Of An Alpha Linolenic Acid 18 3n 3 The Omega 3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Wit 1
1 The Figure Below Shows The Structure Of An Alpha Linolenic Acid 18 3n 3 The Omega 3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Wit 1 (23.52 KiB) Viewed 38 times
1. The figure below shows the structure of an alpha-linolenic acid (18:3n-3), the omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid with 18 carbon atoms. 13 15 17 18 OH 12 14 16 11 10 HC (a) Briefly explain why alpha-linolenic acid is essential.

(b) Oleic acid is an omega-9 monounsaturated fatty acid with 18 carbon atoms. Draw a diagram to show the structure of oleic acid. a