Which of the following fatty acids is essential for the production of eicosanoids, which play a crucial role in inflammation and immune response?
Explanation
Arachidonic acid is a polyunsaturated fatty acid that serves as a precursor for the synthesis of eicosanoids, including prostaglandins, leukotrienes, and thromboxanes.
Mnemonic
'Arach' = 'Arch'itect of eicosanoids
Source
Biochemistry textbook by Stryer