Which component of cholesterol would classify it as a lipid?
A) carbohydrates
B) phosphates
C) glycerol
D) hydrocarbons

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Cholesterol is classified as a lipid because it is made up of hydrocarbons, specifically a four-ring hydrocarbon structure. Lipids are defined by their hydrophobic characteristic and a high proportion of nonpolar C-H bonds, which are present in cholesterol. The other options, carbohydrates, phosphates, and glycerol, are all hydrophilic components commonly found in other types of biomolecules such as nucleic acids and lipids.

Which Component of Cholesterol Would Classify It as a Lipid