Glycerol, fatty acids and phosphoric acid gives rise to:
Correct answer: B. Phosphatidic acid
- A. Phospholipid
- B. Phosphatidic acid
- C. Phosphatidylcholine
- D. Phosphatidylethanolamine
Explanation
The correct answer is phosphatidic acid. When glycerol, fatty acids, and phosphoric acid combine, they form phosphatidic acid, which is the simplest phospholipid and serves as a precursor for more complex lipids such as phospholipids. Phospholipids like phosphatidylcholine and phosphatidylethanolamine require additional components, such as a nitrogenous base (choline or ethanolamine, respectively), which are not part of the initial combination described in the question.
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