MDCAT Biology MCQ #765

A diagram of a wax molecule, found on the cuticle of a leaf, shows a fatty acid bonded to which other component?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #765

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A diagram of a wax molecule, found on the cuticle of a leaf, shows a fatty acid bonded to which other component?

    • A) Long chain alcohols
    • B) Glycerol
    • C) Short chain ketones
    • D) Aromatic rings

    Answer: Long chain alcohols

    Explanation: Waxes are esters of long-chain fatty acids and long-chain alcohols. Glycerol is tempting but is only found in acylglycerols and phospholipids.