Which of the following is composed of lipids?
Correct answer: A. Some hormones
- A. Some hormones
- B. Enzymes
- C. Skin terdons
- D. insulin
Explanation
Steroid hormones are derived from lipids. They include testosterone, estrogen, and cortisol, among others.
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Lipids include fats, oils, waxes, phospholipids and steroids, which are largely insoluble in water and soluble in organic solvents. Coverage includes glycerol and fatty acids, ester bond formation, saturated and unsaturated fats, triglyceride functions, and phospholipids in cell membranes.
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