Dietitians often recommend that we frequently consume foods containing omega-3 fatty acids. An omega-3 fatty acid is one that has its first double bond _____ end of the molecule

a. between the third and fourth carbons from the carboxylic acid
b. between the second and third carbons from the carboxylic acid
c. between the second and third carbons from the methyl
d. between the third and fourth carbons from the methyl


d

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