MDCAT Biology MCQ #773

A researcher is synthesizing a phospholipid membrane. Which combination of molecules forms the fundamental building block known as phosphatidic acid?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #773

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A researcher is synthesizing a phospholipid membrane. Which combination of molecules forms the fundamental building block known as phosphatidic acid?

    • A) Glycerol and three fatty acids
    • B) Glycerol, one fatty acid, and phosphate
    • C) Glycerol, two fatty acids, and phosphate
    • D) Glycerol, three fatty acids, and nitrogenous base

    Answer: Glycerol, two fatty acids, and phosphate

    Explanation: Phosphatidic acid is the basic unit of phospholipids, composed of glycerol, two fatty acids, and one phosphoric acid group.