Egg yolk is the nutrient rich portion of the egg that caters to the nutritional needs of the growing embryo. Egg yolk is rich in many vitamins, minerals, phospholipids and proteins. Vitamins include the fat soluble ones-A, D, E and K. Minerals like phosphorus, calcium, iron and zinc are present abundantly in the yolk. Egg is also rich in the glycerophospholipid, lecithin. Cholesterol, a type of lipids is also abundant in the yolk.
So, the correct answer will be C) Lecithin