Which of the following plant lipid forms essential part of a good diet?
A
Oleic acid
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B
Stearic acid
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C
Lauric acid
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D
Palmitic acid
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Solution
The correct option is C
Lauric acid
Lauric acid, also known as dodecanoic acid, is a type of saturated fatty acid. A saturated fat can be detrimental in high quantities, but lauric acid has microbial properties, so it can help protect against bacterial infection.