NEET2019BotanyBiomolecules (B)Actual
Which of the following organic compounds is the main constituent of lecithin?
Options
- AArachidonic acid
- BPhospholipid
- CCholesterol
- DPhosphoprotein
Correct answer
B. Phospholipid
Step-by-step solution
Phospholipids are main constituents of lecithin. These molecules are composed of choline and inositole. It is found in all living cells as a major component of cell membrane.