Phospholipids and triglycerides both ________.
A) contain serine or some other organic compound
B) have three fatty acids
C) have a glycerol backbone
D) have a phosphate

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Both phospholipids and triglycerides have a glycerol backbone. While phospholipids have two fatty acids and a phosphate group attached to the third carbon of the glycerol molecule, triglycerides have three fatty acids attached to all three carbons of the glycerol molecule. They do not necessarily contain serine or any other specific organic compound.

Phospholipids and Triglycerides Both ________