Which one of the following structural formulae of two organic compounds is correctly identified along with its related function?
Correct answer: A. A: Lecithin - A component of cell membrane
- A. A: Lecithin - A component of cell membrane
- B. B: Adenine - A nucleotide that makes up nucleic acids
- C. A: Triglyceride - Major source of energy
- D. B: Uracil - A component of DNA
Explanation
A is the formula of Lecithin. Lecithin is a phospholipid and is the component of the cell membranes. B is the formula of adenine which is a nitrogenous base not a nucleotide.
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