Consider the following glycerophospholipid which is found in plant membranes:

Identify whether this is a lecithin or cephalin, and provide the components that make up this glycerophospholipid.

• A. The glycerophospholipid is a cephalin. Its components are glycerol, linoleic acid, palmitic acid, and ethanolamine.
• B. The glycerophospholipid is a cephalin. Its components are glycerol, linoleic acid, palmitic acid, and choline.
• C. The glycerophospholipid is a lecithin. Its components are glycerol, linoleic acid, palmitic acid, and ethanolamine.
• D. The glycerophospholipid is a lecithin. Its components are glycerol, linoleic acid, palmitic acid, and choline.

Answer: (A)