AIPMT PRELIMS2011Chemistry-Biomolecules
AIPMT PRELIMS 2011 Chemistry Lipids and Nucleic Acids MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
Which one of the following structural formulae of two organic compounds is correctly identified along with its related function?
A
A : Lecithin - a component of cell membrane
B
B : Adenine - a nucleotide that makes up nucleic acids
C
A : Triglyceride - major source of energy
D
B : Uracil - a component of DNA
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
A is the formula of Lecithin. Lecithin is a phospholipid and is the component of the cell membranes. B is the formula of adenine which is a nitrogenous base not a nucleotide.
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