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Prostaglandins are...

Prostaglandins are

A

Amino acid

B

Steroid

C

Fatty acid

D

Carbohydrate

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The correct Answer is:
C
Prostaglandin is unsaturated carboxylic acid consisting of a 20 carbon skeleton that also contains a five member ring and are based upon the fatty acid, arachidonic acid.
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