This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: NEET Jan 2020, Subject name: Biochemistry
[{'content': 'In a preterm baby with respiratory distress syndrome, which of the following lipid would be deficient? \nSelect and explain. \nA. Sphingomyelin, B. Cardiolipin, C. Lecithin, D. None of the above', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: C \nExplanation: Respiratory Distress Syndrome / Hyaline Membrane Disease: Most common cause of respiratory distress in preterm neonate Basic defect: Deficiency of mature surfactat SURFACTANT COMPOSTION: DPPC (Di-Palmitoyl-Phosphatidyl Choline) or Lecithin:The most impoant lipid component of surfactant, Phosphatidyl glycerol, Cholesterol, Surfactant proteins: A, B, C, D, The most impoant surfactant protein:Surfactant protein B.', 'role': 'assistant'}]