Cholesterol ____.
A) has a rigid backbone of four nitrogen rings
B) is the most common steroid in animal tissue
C) is a lipid with a fatty-acid component
D) is needed to inhibit sexual development and maturity
E) is needed to lubricate feathers

Question

Cholesterol ____.  
A) has a rigid backbone of four nitrogen rings
B) is the most common steroid in animal tissue
C) is a lipid with a fatty-acid component
D) is needed to inhibit sexual development and maturity
E) is needed to lubricate feathers

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Cholesterol is a steroid and is the most common steroid found in animal tissue. It has a rigid backbone of four nitrogen rings but does not have a fatty-acid component. It is also not needed to inhibit sexual development and maturity or to lubricate feathers.