Q19 / 160 · JIPMER 2014 · Botany

Given below is the chemical formula of Figure

  • Correct answer
    A
    palmitic acid
  • B
    glycerol
  • C
    galactose
  • D
    stearic acid

Solution

$\mathrm{C}_3\left(\mathrm{CH}_2\right)_{14}\mathrm{COOH}$ is the chemical formula of palmitic acid. It is a saturated fatty acid.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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