Phospholipids consist of ________ linked to a non-lipid group by a phosphate group.
A) four connected rings of carbon atoms
B) a glycerol and three fatty acids
C) a glycerol and two fatty acids
D) long chains of carbon atoms with attached hydrogen atoms that end in a carboxyl group
E) interconnected glucose molecules

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Phospholipids are composed of a glycerol molecule, two fatty acids, and a phosphate group. The phosphate group is linked to a non-lipid group such as choline or serine. Therefore, the correct answer is choice C, a glycerol and two fatty acids.

Phospholipids Consist of ________ Linked to a Non-Lipid Group by a Phosphate