Q. 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) C and D only
B) B and C only
C) B and E only
D) A and B only
Explanation
[Solution] Lecithin is a phospholipid and glycerol is trihydroxy propane. Fatty acids with only single bonds are saturated, palmitic acid has 16 C and arachidonic acid has 20 C. Answer (2).
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