Asked by Robin Kaura on Sep 22, 2024
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Which of the following is a complex lipid?
A) testosterone
B) tristearin
C) arachidic acid
D) sodium palmitate
E) b-carotene
Sodium Palmitate
A sodium salt of palmitic acid, used in soap making and as a surfactant in cosmetics.
Tristearin
A triglyceride derived from stearic acid, commonly found in animal and vegetable fats, used in the production of soaps and cosmetics.
B-carotene
A highly pigmented orange compound that is a precursor to vitamin A, found in various fruits and vegetables and used as a dietary supplement.
- Define the types and characteristics unique to simple, complex, and derived lipids.
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Megan Bowmakerabout 10 hours ago
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Tristearin is a complex lipid because it is a triglyceride, composed of glycerol and three fatty acid chains. Testosterone is a steroid, arachidic acid is a saturated fatty acid, sodium palmitate is a salt of a saturated fatty acid, and b-carotene is a carotenoid.
Learning Objectives
- Define the types and characteristics unique to simple, complex, and derived lipids.