Biological Waxes Are Composed of

question 95

Multiple Choice

Biological waxes are composed of

• A) glycerol and only one fatty acid.
• B) glycerol and two fatty acids
• C) a fatty acid and a long-chain alcohol.
• D) cholesterol and a fatty acid.

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Definitions:

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Radiometric Dating

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