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lilldybug07

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The conversion of linoleic acid (18:2 ) to arachidonic acid (20:4 ) involves the addition of two carbons to the methyl end and two double bonds at the n-3 and n-6 positions of the omega end.
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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One of the primary functions of a phospholipid is possible because of its structure, which allows it to be both hydrophobic and hydrophilic.
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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onowka

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Reply #1 on: Aug 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

FALSE

Answer to Question 2

TRUE


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Reply #2 on: Aug 21, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Aug 21, 2018
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