What Type of Lipid Is the Following Compound

question 24

Multiple Choice

What type of lipid is the following compound?

• A) steroid
• B) phospholipid
• C) glycolipid
• D) fatty acid
• E) triglyceride

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Definitions:

Hemoglobin Synthesis

The production of hemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout the body.

Erythrocyte Production

The process by which new red blood cells (erythrocytes) are generated, primarily occurring in the bone marrow, known medically as erythropoiesis.

Minerals

Inorganic substances required by the body in small amounts for a variety of functions, including building strong bones and teeth, and regulating metabolism.

Buffers

Substances that minimize changes in pH by absorbing or releasing hydrogen ions in a solution.