The figure below shows the structure of an alpha-linolenic acid, the omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid with 18 carbon atoms.
a. Briefly explain why alpha-linolenic acid is essential.(please also explain it in term of the structure and definition)
b. Oleic acid is an omega-9 monounsaturated fatty acid with 18 carbon atoms. Draw a diagram to show the structure of oleic acid
c. Draw a labelled diagram of the human digestive system indicating where all the different enzymes are secreted and involved in digestion.
Homework Answers
A. Alpha -lenolenic acid is essential unsaturated fatty acid because it is deeply involved in enormous function ( for example - normal human growth , preventing hair lose, for biosynthesis and treating diseases of various organ like blood vessels and heart etc .)
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lenolenic acid is an n-3 or omega -3 essential fatty acid .It is
named all-cis-9,12,15-octadencatrienoic acid.
Formula - 
IUPAC name - Octadeca-9,12,15-trienoi acid
B. Structure of oleic acid -
C. Human digestive system -
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