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Biochemistry Fatty acid and synthesis 10872b9f

Conversion of stearic acid to oleic acid is catalysed by:

A
D3desaturase
B
D6desaturase
C
D9desaturase
D
D12desaturase
High-Yield Explanation
Desaturase enzymes can't introduce double bonds beyond the D9 position. This is why ceain fatty acids are essential and must be taken in diet.

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