MHT CET Medical202621 April 2026Morning ShiftBiologyBiomolecules (B)Actual
The example of unsaturated fatty acid which is found in many seed oils is
Options
- ALecithin
- BPalmitic acid
- CStearic acid
- DLinolenic acid
Correct answer
D. Linolenic acid
Step-by-step solution
Lecithin is a phospholipid, not a simple fatty acid. Palmitic acid is a saturated fatty acid with 16 carbon atoms. Stearic acid is a saturated fatty acid with 18 carbon atoms. Linolenic acid is an unsaturated fatty acid with 18 carbon atoms and three double bonds, commonly found in many seed oils. Answer: Linolenic acid