Biomolecules Question 70

Question: All the following statements are true with regard to coconut oil, except:

Options:

A) it is composed of medium chain triglycerides.

B) it contains mainly saturated fatty acids.

C) it has a higher iodine number than human fat.

D) it contains cholesterol.

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

[d] Cholesterol is an animal sterol and therefore will not be seen in vegetable oils.