omega-6 fatty acids
omega-6 fatty acids is the plural of omega-6 fatty acid.
Meaning of omega-6 fatty acid
Noun
omega-6 fatty acid (plural omega-6 fatty acids)
- any polyunsaturated fatty acid having a double bond between the sixth and seventh carbon atoms from the end of the molecule farthest from the carboxylic acid; although they are essential fatty acids, there is evidence that excess levels can cause a number of diseases
Questions about omega-6 fatty acids
- What is omega-6 fatty acids the plural of?
- Omega-6 fatty acids is the plural of omega-6 fatty acid.
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