Question

Lipids are classified into $3$ main types, which includes

• A. Simple lipids
• B. Compound lipids
• C. Derived lipids
• D. All of them

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of them

Lipids are classified into simple, compound and derived lipids.

1. Simple lipids are esters of fatty acids with various types of alcohols.
2. Compound lipids are esters of fatty acids with various types of alcohols in addition to a prosthetic group.
3. Derived lipids are those produced by the hydrolysis of the first two groups.

So the correct option is 'All of them'