wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Byju's Answer
Standard XII
Biology
Inorganic and Organic Biomolecules
Lecithin cont...
Question

Lecithin contains

A
Only choline and fatty acids
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
Phosphoric acid and phosphorus-containing choline
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
Phosphoric acid and nitrogen-containing choline
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
D
Only phosphoric acid
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is C Phosphoric acid and nitrogen-containing choline
Answer (3)
Lecithin is an amphipathic molecule containing a polar head formed by nitrogen-containing choline and phosphoric acid and hydrophobic end containing fatty acids.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Classification of Biomolecules
BIOLOGY
Watch in App
explore_more_icon
Explore more
Inorganic and Organic Biomolecules
Standard XII Biology
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
book_image
AI Tutor
book_image
Textbooks
book_image
Question Papers
book_image
Install app
CrossIcon