Moderate
Prostaglandins are synthesized from______________?
Correct answer: C. Polyunsaturated fatty acids
- A. RNA template
- B. Rough endoplasmic reticulum
- C. Polyunsaturated fatty acids
- D. None of the above
Explanation
Prostaglandins are lipid mediators formed from membrane polyunsaturated fatty acids, especially arachidonic acid, through the cyclooxygenase pathway. They are not synthesized from an RNA template or by the rough endoplasmic reticulum.
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