What is lecithin?

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(C) Lecithin is a type of phospholipid found in the cell membranes of plants and animals.It consists of a glycerol backbone,two fatty acid chains,a ph

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Phospholipid

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(C) Lecithin is a type of phospholipid found in the cell membranes of plants and animals.It consists of a glycerol backbone,two fatty acid chains,a phosphate group,and a choline molecule.Because it contains both a phosphate group and a lipid component,it is classified as a phospholipid.Therefore,the correct option is $C$.

Column-$I$	Column-$II$
$(A)$ Triglyceride	$(i)$ Animal hormone
$(B)$ Structural lipid	$(ii)$ Feathers and leaves
$(C)$ Steroid	$(iii)$ Phospholipid
$(D)$ Wax	$(iv)$ Fat storage in droplet form

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