What is the main difference between a fat (triglyceride) and a phospholipid?

A. A fat has 4 fatty acids attached to glycerol, whereas a phospholipid has 3.
B. A fat has 3 fatty acids attached to glycerol, whereas a phospholipid has 4.
C. A phospholipid has 2 fatty acids attached to glycerol, whereas a fat has 3.
D. A phospholipid has 3 fatty acids attached to glycerol, whereas a fat has 2.
E. None of the above are true.


C. A phospholipid has 2 fatty acids attached to glycerol, whereas a fat has 3

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