Which one of the following biomolecules is correctly characterized? (a) Lecithin-a phosphorylated glyceride  found in cell membrane. (b) Palmitic acid - an unsaturated fatty acid with 18 carbon atoms. (c) Adenylic acid - adenosine with a glucose phosphate molecule. (d) Alanine amino acid - contains an amino group and an acidic group anywhere in the molecule.

Which one of the following biomolecules is correctly
characterized?
(a) Lecithin-a phosphorylated glyceride  found in
cell membrane.
(b) Palmitic acid - an unsaturated fatty acid with 18
carbon atoms.
(c) Adenylic acid - adenosine with a glucose
phosphate molecule.
(d) Alanine amino acid - contains an amino group
and an acidic group anywhere in the molecule.
by

1 Answer

Answer :

(a) Lecithin-a phosphorylated glyceride  found in
cell membrane
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