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Question
complete the table to compare triglycerides, phospholipids, and sterols.
| triglycerides | phospholipids | sterols | |
|---|---|---|---|
| have carbon atoms arranged in rings | |||
| are made mostly of carbon and hydrogen |
Brief Explanations
Triglycerides and phospholipids have long - chain fatty acids with carbon atoms in long chains. Steroids have carbon atoms arranged in rings. All three (triglycerides, phospholipids, and steroids) are made mostly of carbon and hydrogen as they are lipids.
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| Triglycerides | Phospholipids | Steroids | |
|---|---|---|---|
| have carbon atoms arranged in rings | No | No | Yes |
| are made mostly of carbon and hydrogen | Yes | Yes | Yes |