analyze-the-naming-convention-for-a-fatty-acid-with-22-carbons-and-6-double-bond

Question

Analyze the naming convention for a fatty acid with 22 carbons and 6 double bonds starting at carbons 4, 7, 10, 13, 16, and 19.

Accepted Answer

22:6 (delta 4, 7, 10, 13, 16, 19) docosahexaenoic acid

Answer

22:6 (delta 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18) docosahexaenoic acid

Answer

22:6 (omega 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18) docosahexaenoic acid

Answer

22:6 (omega 4, 7, 10, 13, 16, 19) docosahexaenoic acid