The major difference between a structural lipid, such as those in cell membranes, and a storage fat is

the fact that the structural lipid:a.
most commonly contains phosphate.
b. does not contain glycerol.
c. has four fatty acids attached to glucose.
d. is entirely hydrophobic.
e. is nonpolar


A

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