Q.

Consider the following statements about lipids and identify the correct ones.
I. Fatty acids are simple lipids with a carboxyl group attached to an R group, which can vary in length from 1 to 19 carbons.
II. Saturated fatty acids contain one or more C=C double bonds, while unsaturated fatty acids do not have any double bonds.
III. Glycerol, a trihydroxy propane, can combine with fatty acids to form monoglycerides, diglycerides, and triglycerides.
IV. Fats and oils are distinguished by their melting points, with oils having a higher melting point and remaining solid in winter.
V. Phospholipids, like lecithin found in cell membranes, contain phosphorus and a phosphorylated organic compound.

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a

I, II, III, IV and V only

b

II, IV, and V only

c

I, II, and IV only

d

I, III, and V only

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

Saturated fatty acids are a type of fatty acid in which the carbon atoms are bonded to each other via single bonds, resulting in a molecule with no double bonds between the carbon atoms.
Fats have high melting points compared to oils.

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