MDCAT Biology MCQ #811

During a lipid profile analysis, a substance is found to be an ester of a long-chain fatty acid but lacks a glycerol backbone. This substance is:

MDCAT Biology MCQ #811

  1. Question 1

    Q1. During a lipid profile analysis, a substance is found to be an ester of a long-chain fatty acid but lacks a glycerol backbone. This substance is:

    • A) Waxes
    • B) Acylglycerols
    • C) Phospholipids
    • D) Terpenoids

    Answer: Waxes

    Explanation: Waxes consist of long-chain fatty acids esterified to long-chain alcohols instead of glycerol. Acylglycerols are the standard lipids containing glycerol.