Phospholipids are an essential component of cell membranes. Which of the following is an example of a phospholipid?
1. Lecithin
2. Glycine
3. Palmitic acid
4. Cholesterol
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Which of the following statements about fatty acids is true?
1. Saturated fatty acids contain one or more double bonds.
2. Unsaturated fatty acids lack double bonds.
3. Fatty acids with a carboxyl group attached to an R group are water-soluble.
4. Palmitic acid has 16 carbons, including the carboxyl carbon.
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Consider the given two statements:
I: Palmitic acid has 16 carbon atoms including carboxyl carbon.
II: Arachidonic acid has 20 carbon atoms including the carboxyl carbon.

1. Only I is correct
2. Only II is correct
3. Both I and II are correct
4. Both I and II are incorrect
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