Question

Lanolin or wool fat is a

• A. Hard fat
• B. Oil
• C. Wax
• D. Sterol

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Wax

Lanolin is also known as wool fat, wool grease or wool wax. It is secreted by the sebaceous glands of wool-bearing animals. It is obtained by the sheep which has been raised specifically for wool. It helps the sheep to shedd water from their coats and protect them from changing environmental conditions. Wax is a long chain of sterol ester. It is also used in commercial production of lubricants, rust-preventive coatings, shoe polish.

So, the correct answer is option C.