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Biology · BIOMOLECULES
हिन्दीConsider the following statements regarding amino acids and lipids: (A) Tyrosine, phenylalanine, and tryptophan are aromatic amino acids. (B) Glutamic acid is an acidic amino acid, whereas valine is a neutral amino acid. (C) Arachidonic acid possesses 16 carbon atoms including the carboxyl carbon. (D) Lecithin is a phospholipid found in cell membranes and possesses a choline group. (E) Oils have higher melting points than fats and solidify easily in winter. Which of the above statements are correct?
Correct answer · Option 4
(A), (B) and (D) only
Explanation
Statements (A), (B), and (D) are correct. (C) is incorrect because arachidonic acid has 20 carbon atoms. (E) is incorrect because oils have lower melting points (e.g., gingelly oil) and remain liquid in winter.
