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Write the names of two essential fatty acids

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Essential Fatty Acids**: Essential fatty acids are types of fats that the body cannot synthesize on its own and must be obtained through diet. They play crucial roles in various bodily functions, including cell structure and function, and hormone production. 2. **Identifying Examples**: There are two primary types of essential fatty acids that are commonly recognized: - **Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)**: This is an omega-3 fatty acid. It is important for heart health and has anti-inflammatory properties. - **Linoleic acid (LA)**: This is an omega-6 fatty acid. It is essential for skin health and is involved in the inflammatory response. ...
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  2. Name the pentose sugar present in DNA.

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  3. Write the names of two essential fatty acids

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  4. Select an appropriate chemical bond among ester bond, glycosidic bond,...

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  6. The enzyme, which was first extracted in a crystalline form is...........

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  7. The 'induced fit theory' for enzyme action was given by..............

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  8. Who coined the term enzyme for the first time?

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  9. If you study the effect of substrate concentration on an enzymatic rea...

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  10. To which chemical group do all enzymes belong?

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  11. What was the discovery for which Sumner was awarded Nobel Prize?

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  12. What kind of reaction does each of the following group of enzymes cata...

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  14. What kind of reaction does each of the following enzyme catalyse? De...

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  15. What kind of reaction does each of the following group of enzymes cata...

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  16. What are enzymes?

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  17. Name an enzyme where RNA acts as a biological catalyst.

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  18. What is the turnover number of an enzyme?

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  19. Name an oxidoreductase enzyme.

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  20. Tell the EC code number of hexokinase.

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