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Which one of the following structural formula of two organic compounds is correctly identified along with its related function?

A)  B-uracil - a component of DNA

B)  A-triglyceride - major source of energy

C)  A-lecithin - a component of cell membrane

D)  B-adenine - a nucleotide that makes up nucleic

Correct Answer: C

Solution :

'A' is a structural formula of lecithin. It is probably the most common phospholipid. Phospholipids are major components in the lipid bilayers of cell membrane.