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Fatty acids, if esterified with an alcohol of high molecular weight, instead of glycerol, the resulting compound will be _____.

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Simple lipids

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Steroids

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Carotenoids

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Terpenes

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Solution

The correct option is A
Simple lipids

There are two types of simple lipids. They are fats and waxes. The fats are formed from esterification of fatty acids with glycerol, whereas waxes are formed from esterification of fatty acids with high molecular weight alcohol.

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