The human body cannot create double bonds in fatty acids in the _____ positions
A)ω-3 and ω-6
B)ω-3 and ω-7
C)ω-6 and ω-9
D)ω-7 and ω-9

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The human body cannot create double bonds in fatty acids in the ω-3 and ω-6 positions. These fatty acids are considered essential as they must be obtained through the diet. The body can create double bonds in fatty acids in the ω-9 position. The ω-7 position is not commonly found in fatty acids in the diet or in the body.

The Human Body Cannot Create Double Bonds in Fatty Acids