MDCAT Biology MCQ #964

Waxes and acylglycerols are both lipids. What is the key difference regarding the alcohol component in the structure of a wax?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #964

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Waxes and acylglycerols are both lipids. What is the key difference regarding the alcohol component in the structure of a wax?

    • A) Waxes use glycerol as the alcohol backbone
    • B) Waxes use cholesterol as the alcohol component
    • C) Waxes use long-chain alcohols instead of glycerol
    • D) Waxes lack ester bonds in their structure

    Answer: Waxes use long-chain alcohols instead of glycerol

    Explanation: Waxes are esters of long-chain fatty acids with long-chain alcohols. Phospholipids and triglycerides use glycerol as the alcohol.