Question

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

Answer 1

The correct option is B Lecithin -A component of cell membrane

The cell membrane of the cell is made up of phospholipids which is a polymer of lipids with phosphate.

Lipids are the esters of fatty acid and alcohol and these are hydrophobic molecules which are insoluble in water but soluble in benzene, ether and chloroform.

The phospholipids are the type of liquid that contains phosphoric acid they help in transport, metabolism and permeability of the cell membrane. Given here is structure is of lecithin which is an important component of the cell membrane.

So, the correct option is 'Lecithin -A component of the cell membrane'