Question

multiple choice question
the components of lipids that consist of long chains of carbon and hydrogen are called
waxes.
amino acids.
nucleic acids.
fatty acids.
oils.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Waxes: A type of lipid, but not the component with long C - H chains that's the basic lipid component.
• Amino acids: Building blocks of proteins, not lipids.
• Nucleic acids: Involved in genetic information, not lipids.
• Fatty acids: Have long hydrocarbon (carbon - hydrogen) chains and are key components of lipids (like triglycerides, phospholipids).
• Oils: A type of lipid (triglyceride in liquid form), not the component with the long C - H chain structure.

Answer:

D. fatty acids.