All of the following regarding eicosanoids are true except:
A) Omega-6 fatty acids are essential for the production of eicosanoids.
B) prostaglandins and thromboxanes are derived from arachidonic by cyclooxygenase.
C) prostaglandins and prostacyclin are characterized by long half-lives.
D) Leukotrienes are derived from arachidonic acid by lipoxygenase.
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