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which of the following types of lipids have a glycerol group? select th…

Question

which of the following types of lipids have a glycerol group? select the correct answer below: glycerophospholipids oils sphingolipids both glycerophospholipids and oils

Explanation:

Brief Explanations
  • Glycerophospholipids have a glycerol backbone.
  • Oils are triglycerides (esters of glycerol and fatty acids), so they also have a glycerol group.
  • Sphingolipids have a sphingosine backbone instead of glycerol.

Answer:

both glycerophospholipids and oils