Multiple choice

Dipalmitoyl-lecithin (DPL) is a prominent lung surfactant, the deficiency of which causes respiratory distress syndrome. Chemically DPL is

  1. cerebroside

  2. ganglioside

  3. phospholipid

  4. lipoprotein
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Phospholipids are phosphorus-containing lipids, such as lecithin and cephalin that are composed mainly of fatty acids, and a phosphate group. Chemically DPL is phospholipid. Phospholipid is the main component of biological membranes.

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