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Biology Question on Lipids

Following are the statements with reference to ??ipids. (a) Lipids having only single bonds are called unsaturated fatty acids. (b) Lecithin is a phospholipid. (c) Trihydroxy propane is glycerol. (d) Palmitic acid has 20 carbon atoms including carboxyl carbon. (e) Arachidonic acid has 16 carbon atoms. Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

A

(a) and (b) only

B

(c) and (d) only

C

(b) and (c) only

D

(b) and (e) only

Answer

(b) and (c) only

Explanation

Solution

Lecithin is a phospholipid. Glycerol is trihydroxy propane. Unsaturated fatty acids have double bonds in RR group at one or more regions.