NEET · Biology · STD 11 - 9. Biomolecules
Lecithin, a small molecular weight organic compound found in living tissues, is an example of:
- A Phospholipids
- B Glycerides
- C Carbohydrates
- D Amino acids
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(A) Phospholipids
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Detailed explanation
The correct answer is option (\(1\)).
Some lipids have phosphorous and a phosphorylated organic compound in them. These are phospholipids. They are found in cell membrane. Lecithin is one example.
Option (\(2\)) is incorrect as glycerides are another group of lipids in which both glycerol and fatty acids are present.
Option (\(3\)) and (\(4\)) are incorrect as carbohydrates and amino acids are separate groups of biomolecules.
Some lipids have phosphorous and a phosphorylated organic compound in them. These are phospholipids. They are found in cell membrane. Lecithin is one example.
Option (\(2\)) is incorrect as glycerides are another group of lipids in which both glycerol and fatty acids are present.
Option (\(3\)) and (\(4\)) are incorrect as carbohydrates and amino acids are separate groups of biomolecules.
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