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Question

If the first double bond in a fatty acid is located three carbons away from the terminal methyl (omega) carbon, which omega designation applies and which common dietary fatty acid fits that category?

Accepted Answer

Omega-3; alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) is a classic example found in flaxseed and walnuts

Answer

Omega-6; linoleic acid (LA) found in most vegetable oils such as soybean and corn oil

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Omega-9; oleic acid found primarily in beef tallow and animal fats

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Omega-2; uncommon in diet and primarily synthesized de novo in humans