Read the following statements on lipids and find out correct set of statements:(a) Lecithin found in the plasma membrane is a glycolipid(b) Saturated fatty acids possess one or more bonds(c) Gingelly oil has lower melting point, hence remains as oil in winter(d) Lipids are generally insoluble in water but soluble in some organic solvents(e) When fatty acid is esterified with glycerol, monoglycerides are formedChoose the correct answer from the options given below:
- A(a), (b) and (c) only
- B(a), (d) and (e) only
- C(c), (d) and (e) only
- D(a), (b) and (d) only
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
1. (a) is incorrect: Lecithin is a phospholipid, not a glycolipid.2. (b) is incorrect: Saturated fatty acids have no double bonds.3. (c) is correct: Oils (unsaturated) have lower melting points.4. (d) is correct: Lipids are hydrophobic (insoluble in water) but soluble in benzene, ether, etc.5. (e) is correct: One fatty acid + glycerol monoglyceride.Correct statements are (c), (d), and (e).