A wax is defined as
A) long chain fatty alcohols esterified to hydrocarbon chains.
B) three fatty acids linked to a glycerol backbone.
C) a long hydrocarbon chain with a carboxylate group at the end.
D) two fatty acids and a phosphate group linked to a glycerol backbone.

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The definition provided in option A correctly describes waxes as long chain fatty alcohols that are esterified to hydrocarbon chains. Option B describes a triglyceride, option C describes a fatty acid, and option D describes a phospholipid.

A Wax Is Defined as