Question

Omega-6 fatty acids are: O A form of saturated fatty acids O Contain a double bond at the third omega carbon O Synthesized in the liver Help to regulate the constriction of blood vessels Omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids are both polyunsaturated fatty acids that are essential to the human body. However, along with the chemical structures previously discussed, there are additional differences between the two essential fatty acids (EFAs). In the table, choose whether each statement concerns omega-3 or omega-6 fatty acids. Omega-3 Description Omega-6 Known as alpha-linolenic acid Main food sources include vegetable and safflower oil Known to exert strong anti-inflammatory properties in the human body

Answer 1

Ans- Omega -6 fatty acids are-

help to regulate the constriction of blood vessels.

It is type of acid also known as linoleic acid. This is present in poultry products like meat and is type of polyunsaturated fatty acids.

Ans-

known as alpha linolenic acid

-omega 3

main food sources include sunflower and vegetable oil

- omega 6

known to exert strong anti inflammatory properties in the human body

omega 3

Ans- first double bond on the third omega carbon occurs in this following fatty acid-

Omega-3 fatty acid

Omega-15 fatty acids

In these fatty acids, first double bond occurs at the third carbon. This is a type of characteristics of these fatty acids.

if you like my answer please upvote