Question

the chemical structure that is shown below is a

multiple choice

triglyceride

phospholipid

monoglyceride

sterol

Explanation:

A triglyceride is composed of a glycerol molecule bonded to three fatty - acid molecules. The structure shown has one glycerol and three fatty - acid chains attached to it through ester bonds. Phospholipids have a phosphate group in addition to glycerol and fatty acids. Monoglycerides have one fatty - acid chain attached to glycerol. Sterols have a characteristic four - ring structure and are different from the structure shown.

Answer:

A. triglyceride