Eicosanoids participate in a variety of physiological responses and are derived from
A)waxes.
B)arachidonic acid.
C)cholesterol.
D)isoprene.

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Eicosanoids are derived from arachidonic acid, which is a type of fatty acid that is found in cell membranes.

Other answer options are incorrect because:

A) Waxes are not involved in the synthesis of eicosanoids.
C) Cholesterol is not a precursor for eicosanoids.
D) Isoprene is a compound that is involved in the synthesis of terpenes and steroids, but not eicosanoids.

Eicosanoids Participate in a Variety of Physiological Responses and Are