Which of the following lipids will give a long-chain alcohol when hydrolyzed?
A)wax
B)fat
C)glycerophospholipid
D)steroid
E)petroleum

Name: Which of the following lipids will give a long-chain alcohol when hydrolyzed? A)wax B)fat C)glycerophospholipid D)steroid E)petroleum
Brand: Quizplus
Rating: 4.8 (37 reviews)

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Waxes are esters of long-chain fatty acids with long-chain alcohols. Hydrolysis of a wax would result in the release of the long-chain alcohol. The other lipid choices listed do not contain long-chain alcohols in their structure.

Which of the Following Lipids Will Give a Long-Chain Alcohol