Biomolecules Question 120

Question: Which of the following is not a wax?

Options:

A) Tripalmitin

B) Myricyi palmitate

C) Myricyi cerotate

D) Lanolin

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

[a] Waxes are esters formed between a long chain alcohol and saturated fatty acids.

Tripalmitin is a triglyceride