Lecithin is formed by combining phosphatidic acid with _:
Correct answer: B. Choline
- A. Serine
- B. Choline
- C. Inositol
- D. Ethanolamine
Explanation
'Lecithin', also called Phosphatidylcholine, is a group of phospholipids (phosphoglycerides) that are important in cell structure and metabolism. Lecithins are composed of phosphoric acid, cholines, esters of glycerol, and two fatty acids; the chain length, position, and degree of unsaturation of these fatty acids vary, and this variation results in different lecithins with different biological functions.
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