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Chemistry Biomolecules Fats and Lipids Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 12, 2026

Phospholipids are esters of glycerol with

A
Three phosphate groups
B
Three carboxylic acid residues
C
Two carboxylic acid residues and one phosphate group
D
One carboxylic acid residue and two phosphate groups

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C

Phospholipids are esters of glycerol with two carboxylic acid residue and one phosphate group. Hence, phospholipids may be regarded as derivative of glycerol in which two hydroxyl group are esterified with a fatty acid, while third is esterified with phosphoric acid.

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