Questions: 47 1 point Fatty acids are the backbone for every type of lipid. True False

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Fatty acids are the backbone for every type of lipid.
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False
Transcript text: 47 1 point Fatty acids are the backbone for every type of lipid. True False
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The answer is False.

Explanation:

  • Fatty acids are indeed a major component of many lipids, such as triglycerides and phospholipids, where they are esterified to glycerol. However, not all lipids are based on fatty acids.
  • For example, sterols like cholesterol are lipids that do not have fatty acids as their backbone. Instead, they have a structure based on a sterol nucleus.
  • Therefore, while fatty acids are crucial for many lipids, they are not the backbone for every type of lipid.
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