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State two differences between palmitic acid, oleic acid and linoleic acid in full sentences​

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Linoleic acid is omega-6 fatty acid, Oleic acid is omega-9 fatty acid and Palmitic acid is omega-7 fatty acid

Step-by-step explanation:

Linoleic acid is omega-6 fatty acid which is not naturally produced by the body while Oleic acid is omega-9 fatty acid which occurs naturally in various animal and vegetable fats and oils.

As compared to oleic acid, Linoleic acid is lightweight and thin.

Palmitic acid is omega-7 monounsaturated fatty acid which occurs naturally and is found in plant and marine sources.

Palmitic acid is lighter than both the oleic acid and Linoleic acid

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