Lecithin contains

Only choline and fatty acids

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Phosphoric acid and phosphorus-containing choline

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Phosphoric acid and nitrogen-containing choline

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Only phosphoric acid

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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.

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