This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Proteins, Fats, Rich Sources, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
Fatty acid found exclusively in breast milk is:- 
Select and explain. 
A. Linoleic acid, B. Linolenic acid, C. Docosa hexanoic acid, D. Eichosa pentanoic acid
C: Docosa hexanoic acid
Answer: C: Docosa hexanoic acid 
Explanation: - Fatty acid found exclusively in breast milk: DHA (Docosa hexanoic acid) - It aids in development of brain by promoting myelination of neurons. OTHER ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS & THEIR RICH SOURCES: Linoleic acid, Arachidonic acid - Safflower oil Linolenic acid - flaxseed oil, soyabean oil Eichosa pentanoic acid - fish oils.