NEET2026BiologyChapterActual
Given below is a list of biomolecules: A. Arachidonic acid B. Lecithin C. Cholesterol D. Tripalmitin E. Palmitic acid Which of the following biomolecules do NOT contain a glycerol backbone in their structure?
Options
- AB and D only
- BA, C and E only
- CA, B and D only
- DC, D and E only
Correct answer
B. A, C and E only
Step-by-step solution
Arachidonic acid is a polyunsaturated fatty acid with 20 carbon atoms. It does not contain a glycerol backbone. Lecithin is a phospholipid containing a glycerol backbone attached to two fatty acids, a phosphate group, and a choline molecule. Cholesterol is a lipid with a sterol ring structure. It does not contain a glycerol backbone. Tripalmitin is a triglyceride formed by the esterification of glycerol with three molecules of palmitic acid. It contains a glycerol backbone. Palmitic acid is a saturated fatty acid w