Question

question 16 (1 point)
which bond connects the two fatty acid chains and the glycerol in glycerophospholipids?
amide bond
hydrogen bond
ester bond
none of the above

Explanation:

Glycerophospholipids have a glycerol backbone. Fatty acids react with glycerol via esterification. The carboxyl group (-COOH) of fatty acids and the hydroxyl group (-OH) of glycerol form an ester bond ( -COO- ). Amide bonds ( -CONH- ) are in proteins (between amino acids). Hydrogen bonds are weak intermolecular forces (not covalent bonds connecting fatty acids to glycerol here). So the bond connecting two fatty acid chains and glycerol in glycerophospholipids is the ester bond.

Answer:

C. Ester bond