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Biotechnology : Principles and Processes
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Which one of the following structural formulae of two organic compounds is correctly identified along with its related function?

  • A: Triglycerid e- major - source of energy

  • B: Uracil - a component of DNA

  • A - Lecithin - a component of cell membrane

  • B - Adenine - a nucleotide that makes up nucleic acids

Answer

C.

A - Lecithin - a component of cell membrane

Lecithin is a phospholipid composed of choline and inositol. It is found in all living cells as a major component of cell membrane.

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