2024 BiomoleculesLipids Found in Living Tissues Medium Question 12 of 107 in Biomolecules

Lecithin, a small molecular weight organic compound found in living tissues, is an example of:

A Glycerides
B Carbohydrates
C Amino acids
D Phospholipids

The answer is D.

Solution

Lecithin (phosphatidylcholine) is a phospholipid. It is an important component of cell membranes and is found abundantly in living tissues.

Concept Classifying lecithin among biomolecule categories

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