Which of the following best describes the fatty acid 20:3n-4? A. There are 20 carbons plus three carboxyl group in the molecule.   B. It is a saturated fatty acid.   C. The molecule is an ω4 fatty acid.   D. 20:3Δ4,7,10,13.   E. It is a monounsaturated fatty acid

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Which of the following best describes the fatty acid 20:3n-4?

A. There are 20 carbons plus three carboxyl group in the molecule.
 
B. It is a saturated fatty acid.
 
C. The molecule is an ω4 fatty acid.
 
D. 20:3Δ4,7,10,13.
 
E. It is a monounsaturated fatty acid
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