Q. Which lipid is not obtained by the hydrolysis of simple lipid and compound lipid from the following?
A) Cholesterols
B) Neutral fats
C) Carotenoid
D) Terpenes
Explanation
(b)
Derived fats like sterols (cholesterols), ketone bodies, hydrocarbons, terpenes, carotenoids etc. are obtained by the hydrolysis of simple lipids and compound lipids. Neutral fats (fats and oils) are not synthesized by this method.
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