NEET Chemistry Lipids MCQ Question
Which one of the following biomolecules is correctly characterised?
Palmitic acid — an unsaturated fatty acid with 18 carbon atoms
Adenylic acid — adenosine with a glucose phosphate molecule
Alanine amino acid — contains an amino group and an acidic group anywhere in the molecule
Lecithin — a phosphorylated glyceride found in cell membrane
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Lecithin is a phospholipid that is a major component of cell membranes. Palmitic acid is a saturated fatty acid, adenylic acid is adenosine monophosphate, and alanine has a specific structure with the amino and carboxyl groups.
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