Which of the following terms correctly describe(s) the compound below?

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The compound can be classified as a phospholipid because it contains both polar head groups (phosphate and glycerol) and nonpolar fatty acid tails. It can also be classified as a phosphoglyceride because it contains a glycerol backbone with a phosphate group attached to it. Additionally, cephalin is a type of phospholipid, so it would also be a correct classification. Finally, the compound contains a polar head group (phosphate), so D is also correct. Therefore, all of the above options are correct.

Which of the Following Terms Correctly Describe(s) the Compound Below