In an omega-3 fatty acid of any chain length the first double bond is

A. between the third and fourth carbons counting from the omega (methyl) end of the molecule.
B. between the third and fourth carbons counting from the alpha (carboxylic acid) end of the molecule.
C. between the sixth and seventh carbons counting from the omega (methyl) end of the molecule.
D. in a trans configuration.


A

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