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Esters of long chain fatty acids with long chain monohydric alcohols are called as______________

A
glycolipids
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terpenes
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C
phospholipids
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D
waxes
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Solution

The correct option is C waxes
Esters of long chain fatty acids with long chain monohydric alcohols are called as waxes.

Waxes are organic compounds both synthetic and naturally occurring.

They are a type of lipids. Waxes are found in nature as coatings on leaves and stems. The wax prevents the plant from losing excessive amounts of water.

Option D is correct.

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