Question

Which one of following structural formulae of two organic compounds is correctly identified along with its related function ?

• A. B : Uracil—a component of DNA
• B. A : Lecithin—a component of cell membrane
• C. B : Adenine—a nucleotide that makes up nucleic acid
• D. A : Triglyceride—major source of energy

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

' A' is a structural formula of lecithin. It is probably the most common phospholipid. Phospholipids are major components in the lipid bilayers of cell membrane.