Example of Essential Fatty Acids and Non Essential Fatty Acids

fatty acids
Essential fatty acids: the fatty acids which cannot be synthesized by the animal body are called essential fatty acids. The essential fatty acids promote growth and maintain integrity.
Example: Arachidonic acid, Linoleic acid and Linolenic acid.

Non essential fatty acids: The fatty acids which can be synthesized by the body are called non essential fatty acids.
Example: Palmitic acid, Stearic acid etc.

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