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which of the following are structural components of fats? select all th…

Question

which of the following are structural components of fats?
select all that apply:
glycerols
fatty acids
amino alcohols
phosphate groups

Explanation:

Brief Explanations

Fats are esters formed from glycerol and fatty acids. Glycerol is a three - carbon alcohol with three hydroxyl groups, and fatty acids are long - chain carboxylic acids. Amino alcohols are components of some complex lipids like phospholipids but not of simple fats. Phosphate groups are also part of phospholipids (a type of complex lipid) rather than simple fats.

Answer:

glycerols, fatty acids