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2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components / Lipids / Problem 2

Phospholipids contain a polar phosphate head group and two nonpolar fatty acid tails joined by a glycerol backbone while triglycerides contain:

A

Made up of a glycerol molecule bound to three fatty acid molecules

B

A hydrocarbon tail, a central sterol nucleus made of four hydrocarbon rings, and a hydroxyl group.

C

Contains three hydroxyl groups in its chemical structure, which are -OH groups bound to the carbon atoms.

D

None of the above

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