_____ are long-chain fatty acids attached to long-chain alcohols.

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Waxes are composed of long-chain fatty acids attached to long-chain alcohols. They serve as a protective coating in plants and animals, such as providing waterproofing in the cuticle of leaves or the feathers of birds. Triglycerides (A) are composed of glycerol and three fatty acids, phospholipids (B) are composed of glycerol, two fatty acids, and a phosphate group, and sterols (C) are composed of four interlocking rings, such as cholesterol. E is a bit ambiguous, but if it refers to neutral fats as a whole, it would not be the best choice as not all neutral fats are waxes.

_____ Are Long-Chain Fatty Acids Attached to Long-Chain Alcohols