Asked in PMC Practice Test 29 (2021) 2021Moderate

Many types of lipids exist in nature. Triglyceride is also known as?

Correct answer: A. neutral lipid

  • A. neutral lipid
  • B. natural lipid
  • C. wax
  • D. all of these

Explanation

Neutral lipids are called so because the have no charge as they do not contain acidic or basic groups.

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