Which of the following INCORRECTLY matches the lipid with one of its primary functions in the body?
a. triglycerides—a major component of cell membranes
b. phospholipids—form the outer layer or "shell" of lipoproteins
c. cholesterol—used to synthesize steroid hormones
d. essential fatty acids—provide the required "parent" compounds needed to synthesize eicosanoids
Ans: a. triglycerides—a major component of cell membranes
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