For the following question(s),identify the class of lipid to which each of the following molecules belongs.
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A)steroid
B)glycerophospholipid
C)wax
D)triacylglycerol
E)prostaglandin

Question

For the following question(s),identify the class of lipid to which each of the following molecules belongs.
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A)steroid 
B)glycerophospholipid 
C)wax 
D)triacylglycerol 
E)prostaglandin

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The structure of the molecule in the image resembles that of a steroid, with multiple fused rings and a hydrocarbon tail.

Answer: E) prostaglandin
 The molecule in the image has a cyclopentane ring and multiple functional groups, including a carboxyl and hydroxyl group, which are features of prostaglandins.

For the Following Question(s),identify the Class of Lipid to Which