Waxes Are Lipids Derived from

question 23

Multiple Choice

Waxes are lipids derived from

• A)a long-chain alcohol and a long-chain fatty acid.
• B)glycerol and three fatty acids.
• C)glycerol, fatty acids, phosphate, and an amino alcohol.
• D)sphingosine, fatty acids, phosphate, and an amino alcohol.
• E)terpenes and steroids.

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Definitions:

Abdominal

Pertaining to the abdomen, the body region that contains the primary organs of the digestive system.

Thoracic

Pertaining to the thorax, or chest region, which houses the heart and lungs among other vital organs.

Dorsal

Relating to the back or posterior part of an organism in contrast to the ventral, or front, side.

Mediastinum

The central compartment of the thoracic cavity, located between the lungs, containing the heart, thymus, esophagus, trachea, and major blood vessels.