What type of molecule is cholesterol?

Phospholipid

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Modified steroid

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Sphingolipid

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Steroid

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Solution

The correct option is B Modified steroid
Cholesterol is a small amphipathic lipid molecule called sterol. Sterols are modified steroids or steroid alcohols.

Sterol:

Cholesterol:

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