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Which of these Lipids have regulatory roles in the body?
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- Which of the following are derived from cholesterol? A. ceramide B. ganglioside C. prostaglandin D. progesteronearrow_forwardSelect the amino acids that are most likely to interact with water. SELECT ALL THAT APPLY A. Tyrosine B. Lysine C. Glutamine D. Glycinearrow_forwardWhich of the following lipids that contain a fatty acid, an alcohol and other molecules in addition?a. Derived lipids c. Complex lipids b. Simple lipids d. none of the abovearrow_forward
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