Which of the following are not fatty acids? Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- C, D and E only
- A and B only
- A, D and E only
- B and C only
Answer
(3) A, D and E only
Solution
Arachidonic acid (20 C) and palmitic acid (16 C) are fatty acids.
Glutamic acid and aspartic acid are acidic amino acids, and lecithin is a phospholipid (phosphatidylcholine), not a fatty acid.
A, D and E are not fatty acids.
Answer: (3)