NEETBiologyMicrobes in Human WelfareMCQ+4 / −1
Spoilage of oil can be detected by which fatty
acid : -
- ALinolenic acid
- BErusic acid
- CLinoleic acid
- DOleic acid
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Correct answer: B
Erucic acid is a monounsaturated omega-9 fatty acid, denoted 22 : 1 -9. It is prevalent in rapeseed, wallflower seed, and mustard seed, making up 40 to 50 percent of their oils. Erucic acid is also known as cis13-docosenoic acid and the trans isomer is known as brassidic acid.
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