Which of the following lipids will give a single molecule of fatty acid per reactant molecule when hydrolyzed?

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Waxes are esters of long-chain fatty acids with long-chain alcohols. Upon hydrolysis, each molecule yields one molecule of fatty acid and one molecule of alcohol, distinguishing them from fats (which yield three fatty acids and one glycerol molecule) and other complex lipids like phospholipids and glycolipids, which contain glycerol, fatty acids, and additional components such as phosphate or carbohydrates. Cholesterol, being a sterol, does not yield fatty acids upon hydrolysis.

Which of the Following Lipids Will Give a Single Molecule