Question

Following are the statements with reference to ‘lipids.
(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 1

Answer: (C)

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