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Which of the following fatty acid is a precursor of arachidonic acid?

A
Linoleic acid
B
Linolenic acid
C
Oleic acid
D
Palmitoic acid
High-Yield Explanation
Arachidonic acid is a 20-carbon polyunsaturated fatty acid (5,8,11,14-eicosatetraenoic acid) that is derived from dietary sources or by conversion from the essential fatty acid linoleic acid. Ref: Robbins 8th edition, Chapter 2.

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