Given structural formula is correctly identified along with its related function by which of the following options?

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Given structural formula is correctly identified along with its related function by which of the following options? (A) Cholesterol - A component of animal cell membrane (B) Lecithin - A component of cell membrane (C) Triglyceride - An energy source (D) Adenosine - A component of nucleic acids

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Cholesterol is the most abundant steroid in the animal tissues. It is present in food especially that rich in animal fats. It is an essential component of animal plasma membrane as it regulates the fluidity of membrane.

Q. Given structural formula is correctly identified along with its related function by which of the following options?

Cholesterol - A component of animal cell membrane

Lecithin - A component of cell membrane

Triglyceride - An energy source

Adenosine - A component of nucleic acids

Cholesterol is the most abundant steroid in the animal tissues. It is present in food especially that rich in animal fats. It is an essential component of animal plasma membrane as it regulates the fluidity of membrane.