Question

the diagram shows a simple lipid. what type of lipid is shown? saturated unsaturated phospholipid triglyceride

Explanation:

A saturated lipid has no double bonds between carbon atoms in its hydrocarbon chain. Unsaturated lipids have double bonds. Phospholipids have a phosphate group. Triglycerides are made of glycerol and fatty acids. The diagram shows a hydrocarbon chain with no double bonds (all carbon - carbon single bonds), so it is saturated.

Answer:

saturated