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BotanyNEET 2024Carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids and proteins

Biomolecules

Lecithin, a small molecular weight organic compound found in living tissues, is an example of:

  1. A.Phospholipids✓
  2. B.Glycerides
  3. C.Carbohydrates
  4. D.Amino acids

Solution

Lecithin is a phosphoglyceride — a glycerol backbone carrying two fatty acids and a phosphate-linked choline. It is the standard NCERT example of a phospholipid found in cell membranes.

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