A lipid is hydrolyzed to form a mixture of fatty acids, glycerol and phosphate as the products. The lipid would be classified as ______.
A)simple
B)complex
C)nonsaponifiable
D)miscellaneous

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The lipid described is a phospholipid, which is a type of complex lipid. Complex lipids, such as phospholipids, contain fatty acids, glycerol, and additional components like phosphate groups.

A Lipid Is Hydrolyzed to Form a Mixture of Fatty