Question
Which one of the following structural formulae of two organic compounds is correctly identified along with its related function?
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A: Triglycerid e- major - source of energy
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B: Uracil - a component of DNA
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A - Lecithin - a component of cell membrane
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B - Adenine - a nucleotide that makes up nucleic acids
Solution
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.