Cholesterol ____.

A. has a rigid backbone of four nitrogen rings
B. is the most common steroid in animal tissue
C. is a lipid with a fatty-acid component
D. is needed to inhibit sexual development and maturity
E. is needed to lubricate feathers


Answer: B

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