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1. Introduction to Biochemistry4h 34m
2. Water3h 23m
3. Amino Acids8h 10m
4. Protein Structure10h 4m
5. Protein Techniques14h 5m
6. Enzymes and Enzyme Kinetics13h 38m
7. Enzyme Inhibition and Regulation 8h 42m
8. Protein Function 9h 41m
9. Carbohydrates7h 49m
10. Lipids5h 49m
11. Biological Membranes and Transport 6h 37m
12. Biosignaling9h 45m
Review 1: Nucleic Acids, Lipids, & Membranes2h 47m
Review 2: Biosignaling, Glycolysis, Gluconeogenesis, & PP-Pathway3h 12m
Review 3: Pyruvate & Fatty Acid Oxidation, Citric Acid Cycle, & Glycogen Metabolism2h 26m
Review 4: Amino Acid Oxidation, Oxidative Phosphorylation, & Photophosphorylation1h 48m

10. Lipids

Eicosanoids

Biochemistry

10. Lipids

Eicosanoids

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following fatty acids is the precursor to the eicosanoids?

Arachadonic Acid.

Palmitic Acid.

Steric Acid.

Oleic Acid.

Carboxylic acid.

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Understand the role of eicosanoids: Eicosanoids are signaling molecules derived from fatty acids, playing crucial roles in inflammation and other physiological functions.

Identify the common precursor: Arachidonic acid is a polyunsaturated omega-6 fatty acid that serves as a primary precursor for the synthesis of eicosanoids.

Differentiate between the options: Recognize that palmitic acid, stearic acid, oleic acid, and carboxylic acids do not serve as direct precursors for eicosanoids.

Recall the structure of arachidonic acid: It is a 20-carbon fatty acid with four cis-double bonds, which is essential for its role in eicosanoid synthesis.

Conclude with the correct choice: Based on the understanding of eicosanoid biosynthesis, identify arachidonic acid as the correct precursor among the given options.