Arachidonic acid (5z, 8z, 11z, 14z-eicosatetraenoic acid) is an eicosanoid, a fatty acid containing 20 carbon atoms. it is the precursor of the prostaglandins and leukotrienes, important signaling molecules. draw the line-bond structure of arachidonic acid. clearly show stereochemistry where appropriate.

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Arachidonic acid (5z, 8z, 11z, 14z-eicosatetraenoic acid) is an eicosanoid, a fatty acid containing 20 carbon atoms. it is the precursor of the prostaglandins and leukotrienes, important signaling molecules. draw the line-bond structure of arachidonic acid. clearly show stereochemistry where appropriate.

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Mara Horton · Answer 1

Below is the structure of Arachidonic acid.

Arachidonic acid contains a chain of 20 carbon atoms. And there are four double bonds in this chain all having cis - Configurations at position 5, 8, 11 and 14 respectively.