Which of the following molecules is a lipid? (Figure 1) . If the molecule is a l

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Which of the following molecules is a lipid? (Figure 1) . If the molecule is a lipid, determine the kind of lipid. If it is a fatty acid or a triglyceride, classify it as saturated or unsaturated.

Molecule a).

f. It isn't a lipid.

Part B

Molecule b).

Part C

Molecule c).

f. It isn't a lipid.

Part D

Molecule d)..

a. It is a saturated fatty acid. b. It is unsaturated fatty acid. c. It is a saturated triglyceride. d. It is unsaturated triglyceride. e. It is the steroid.

f. It isn't a lipid.

Part B

Molecule b).

a. It is a saturated fatty acid. b. It is unsaturated fatty acid. c. It is a saturated triglyceride. d. It is unsaturated triglyceride. e. It is the steroid. f. It isn't a lipid.

Explanation / Answer

The fundamental of lipids is long chain carboxylic acids. So,

Molecule A is not a lipid. it is a hydrocarbon chain.

Molecule B is not a lipid. it is amino acid.

Molecule C is a saturated fatty acid. it doesnot contain double bond. so, it is saturated compound.

Molecule D is a Steriod. Steriods are four fused ring systems. it is Cholesterol.

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