why linoleic acid is not synthesized in animals?

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2006-06-26 05:59:00 · 2 answers · asked by richa 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology

Linoleic acid is an n-6 fatty acid, and animals simply don't have the enzymes needed to form a double bond at the n-3 or n-6 position.

2006-06-26 06:08:07 · answer #1 · answered by sous_lepontmirabeau 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

The genetic mechanism needed for its synthesis is absent.

2006-06-26 06:08:22 · answer #2 · answered by ag_iitkgp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋