How does the carbon numbering differ between standard fatty acids and omega fatty acids?

• A. Both are numbered from the carboxylic acid carbon.
• B. Standard fatty acids are numbered from the carboxylic acid carbon, while omega fatty acids are numbered from the omega carbon.
• C. Standard fatty acids are numbered from the omega carbon, while omega fatty acids are numbered from the carboxylic acid carbon.
• D. Both are numbered from the omega carbon.

Answer: (B)