Question

Which is a phospholipid? 


a) Lecithin

b) Cholesterol

c) Sterol

d) Steroid

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Answer 1

Lecithin is a naturally occurring fatty substance referred to as phospholipid. Although the term lecithin is sometimes used generically to refer to a wide variety of lipids (including choline and glycine), it is most commonly associated with phosphatidylcholine, a precursor for choline.

so ,the correct answer is option "A"

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Answer 2

Phospholipid is a) Lecithin

• Among the following Lecithin is a phospholipid . It comprises of two fatty acids, glycerol, phosphate group and choline.
• The major use of this phospholipid is in treatment of problems like Alzheimer's disease. Moreover, it's also used in treating skin diseases, cholesterol and depression.
• Though it may have few side effects like decreased appetite, abdominal pain, bloating and excessive salivation.
• Lecithin is also found as surfactant in our lungs.