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To determine:
Whether the statement ‘cod is the richest sources of the beneficiary fatty acids, EPA, and DHA’ is true or false.
Given:
The EPA and DHA are the beneficiary fatty acids. The cod is one of the richest sources of beneficiary fatty acids.
Introduction:
Cod is the commonly known name of demersal fish. It includes some other fishes, which are also the sources of essential fatty acids such as EPA and DHA. EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) is an omega-3 fatty acid. EPA is formed from the linolenic acid in the tissues of fish. DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) is also an omega-3 fatty acid and it is also formed from the linolenic acid in the tissues of fish.
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