Which of the following is true of lipids?
A. Omega-3 fatty acids are a special class of monounsaturated fatty acids found mainly in fish oils
B. Fatty acids are classified according to the number of carbon atoms and the number of double bonds
C. Lipids are a class of inorganic substances that are insoluble in water
D. Glycerol is obtained only from one's diet, with cholesterol as the major source
Answer: B
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