Question
Chemistry Question on Biomolecules
In the following which is not glyceride?
A
Fats
B
Oils
C
Phospholipids
D
Soaps
Answer
Soaps
Explanation
Solution
The fats and oils are triesters of glycerol with higher fatty acids like palmitic acid, stearic acid, oleic acid etc and thus, known as glycerides. Phospholipids are phosphorus containing lipids similar to glycerides. Whereas, soaps are sodium and potassium salts of higher fatty acids like stearic acid, palmitic acid, oleic acid etc.