Maria, a five-month-old infant, is diagnosed with the deficiency of arachidonic acid. The doctor advises that Maria be fed breast milk, which is rich in arachidonic acid. This fatty acid, however, is not consumed by adults as it can be synthesized in their bodies itself. In this scenario, arachidonic acid is a(n):
A) nonessential fatty acid.
B) conditionally nonessential fatty acid.
C) essential fatty acid that can only be consumed through the diet.
D) conditionally essential fatty acid during infancy.
D
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