Question
Biology Question on Lipids
Which of the following statements regarding fats is true?
A
Arachidonic acid has 20 carbons excluding the carboxyl carbon
B
Glycerol is a trihydroxy propane
C
Palmitic acid has 18 carbons including the carboxyl carbon
D
Oils have higher melting points than fats
Answer
Glycerol is a trihydroxy propane
Explanation
Solution
Answer (b) Glycerol is a trihydroxy propane