Which of the following statements is NOT correct? A) Glycerol is an organic compound containing three hydroxyl groups B) Glycolipids are the main constituents of cell membranes C) Glycogen is a polysaccharide with an energy storage function D) Glyceraldehyde is a three-carbon carbohydrate E) Glyphosate is a herbicidal substance
Question
Which of the following statements is NOT correct? A) Glycerol is an organic compound containing three hydroxyl groups B) Glycolipids are the main constituents of cell membranes C) Glycogen is a polysaccharide with an energy storage function D) Glyceraldehyde is a three-carbon carbohydrate E) Glyphosate is a herbicidal substance
Solution
The statement that is NOT correct is B) "Glycolipids are the main constituents of cell membranes". While glycolipids are indeed a component of cell membranes, they are not the main constituents. The main constituents of cell membranes are phospholipids.
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