MDCAT Biology MCQ #880

A plant biologist studies carotenoids and terpenes. These lipids are constructed from repeating five-carbon units known as what?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #880

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A plant biologist studies carotenoids and terpenes. These lipids are constructed from repeating five-carbon units known as what?

    • A) Glycerol units
    • B) Fatty acid units
    • C) Isoprenoid units
    • D) Steroid rings

    Answer: Isoprenoid units

    Explanation: Terpenoids are a diverse group of lipids, including chlorophyll and carotenoids, which are synthesized from repeating 5-carbon isoprenoid units.