Triglycerides and Steroids Belong to the Class of Organic Compounds

question 67

Multiple Choice

Triglycerides and steroids belong to the class of organic compounds called

• A) carbohydrates
• B) lipids
• C) proteins
• D) nucleic acids
• E) high energy compounds

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