Which one of the following structural formulae of two organic compounds is correctly identified along with its related function?
A
A:Lecithin -a component of cell membrane
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B
B: Adenine -a nucleotide that makes up nucleic acids
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C
A: Triglyceride -major source of energy
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D
B:Uracil -a component of DNA
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Solution
The correct option is A A:Lecithin -a component of cell membrane Lecithin is a phospholipid composed of choline and inositol. It is found in all living organisms as a major component of the cell membrane.
the molecule b is adenine, one of the two purine nucleobases (the other being guanine) used in forming nucleotides of the nucleic acids.