MDCAT Biology MCQ #676

A researcher isolates a molecule from a cell membrane containing glycerol, two fatty acids, and a phosphate group. This molecule is a:

MDCAT Biology MCQ #676

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A researcher isolates a molecule from a cell membrane containing glycerol, two fatty acids, and a phosphate group. This molecule is a:

    • A) Triacylglycerol
    • B) Terpenoid
    • C) Waxes
    • D) Phosphatidic acid derivative

    Answer: Phosphatidic acid derivative

    Explanation: Phospholipids contain two fatty acids and a phosphate group; triglycerides are tempting but they contain three fatty acids and no phosphate.