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How many carbon atoms are present in arachidonic acid?


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Arachidonic Acid:

  1. Polysaturated fatty acids are those which have multiple unsaturated carbon bonds.
  2. Arachidonic acid is a polyunsaturated fatty acid present in animal fats.
  3. It has a total of 20 carbon atoms.
  4. It is an essential constituent of the diet.
  5. It is vital in metabolism, in the synthesis of biomolecules like prostaglandins and leukotrienes.

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