9. Essential fatty acids cannot be synthesized in our body and should be taken from our diet. Enumerate these fatty acids and indicate the position of their unsaturation. 10. Enumerate the PUFA (Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids) and indicate the position of unsaturation? 11. Enumerate the derivatives of steroids and their functions.

9. Essential fatty acids cannot be synthesized in our body and should be taken from our diet. Enumerate these fatty acids and indicate the position of their unsaturation. 10. Enumerate the PUFA (Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids) and indicate the position of unsaturation? 11. Enumerate the derivatives of steroids and their functions.

Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)

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ISBN:9781305389892

Author:Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan

Publisher:Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan

Chapter3: Biological Molecules: The Carbon Compounds Of Life

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