Why are linoleate and linolenate considered essential fatty acids? What step in production of polyunsaturated fatty acids

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Why are linoleate and linolenate considered essential fatty acids? What step in production of polyunsaturated fatty acids are mammals unable to perform?

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Biochemistry

ISBN: 9781305961135

9th Edition

Authors: Mary K. Campbell, Shawn O. Farrell, Owen M. McDougal

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