Steroids ____.
A) have no fatty-acid component
B) consist of three rings
C) have the same type of functional groups attached to them
D) are a specialized type of wax
E) are a specialized type of phospholipid

Question

Steroids ____.  
A) have no fatty-acid component
B) consist of three rings
C) have the same type of functional groups attached to them
D) are a specialized type of wax
E) are a specialized type of phospholipid

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Steroids do not have a fatty-acid component; instead, they are characterized by a core structure of four carbon rings. This distinguishes them from fats, waxes, and phospholipids, which contain fatty acids in their structures.