Question

Read the following statements on lipids and find out correct set of statements:

(a) Lecithin found in the plasma membrane is a glycolipid

(b) Saturated fatty acids possess one
or more $C=C$ bonds

(c) Gingelly oil has lower melting point, hence remains as oil in winter

(d) Lipids are generally insoluble in water but soluble in some organic solvents

(e) When fatty acid is esterified with glycerol, monoglycerides are formed

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. (a), (d) and (e) only
• B. (a), (b) and (c) only
• C. (a), (b) and (d) only
• D. (c), (d) and (e) only

Answer 1

The correct option is D (c), (d) and (e) only

Statement (c), (d) and (e) are the properties of lipids. Therefore, these statements are correct.

However, Lecithin found in the plasma membrane is a phospholipid not glycolipid.

Saturated fatty acids are without double bond, whereas one or more C=C double bonds are possesed by unsaturated fatty acids

Therefore, statement (a) and (b) are incorrect