MDCAT Biology MCQ #756

A structural diagram shows a molecule composed of four fused carbon rings with various functional groups. To which class of lipids does this belong?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #756

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A structural diagram shows a molecule composed of four fused carbon rings with various functional groups. To which class of lipids does this belong?

    • A) Triacylglycerols
    • B) Waxes
    • C) Phospholipids
    • D) Steroids

    Answer: Steroids

    Explanation: Steroids consist of four fused carbon rings. Triglycerides are tempting because they are common lipids, but they have a linear glycerol backbone.