NTA Abhyas NEET2020ChemistryBiomoleculesPractice
Which of the following lipids is found in the cell membrane?
Options
- ALecithin
- BPalmitic acid
- CArachidonic acid
- DGlycerol
Correct answer
A. Lecithin
Step-by-step solution
Some lipids have phosphorous and a phosphorylated organic compound in them. These are phospholipids. They are found in cell membrane. Lecithin is one example. Some tissues especially the neural tissues have lipids with more complex structures.