What's another name for omega-3 fatty acid

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  1. Identify the question.

    The student is asking for an alternative name for omega-3 fatty acids.

  2. Recall or research common nomenclature for omega-3 fatty acids.

    Omega-3 refers to the position of the first double bond from the methyl end of the fatty acid chain.

  3. Provide the alternative name.

    Another common name for omega-3 fatty acids is n-3 fatty acids.

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