Which of the following best describes arachidonic acid?
A) a 20-carbon isoprene-based intermediate of cholesterol synthesis
B) a 20-carbon fatty acid essential for cholesterol synthesis
C) a 20-carbon isoprene-based compound used for synthesis of prostaglandins
D) a 20-carbon fatty acid used for synthesis of prostaglandins
E) a 2-carbon compound that functions in conjunction with a fatty acid carrier protein for transport of primed fatty acids
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