Biomolecules Question 97

Question: The structure of linolenic acid can be described

Options:

A) 16 carbon, one double bond

B) 18 carbon, one double bond

C) 18 carbon, two double bonds

D) 18 carbon, three double bonds

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

[d] In linolenic acid double bonds are between carbon atoms 9-10, 12-13 and 15-16: