Multiple choice

Which type of lipids are carotenoids?

  1. Sterol lipids

  2. Prenol lipids

  3. Sphingolipids

  4. Glycerolipids

  5. Glycerophospholipids

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Prenol lipids are synthesised from the five-carbon-unit precursors isopentenyl diphosphate and dimethylallyl diphosphate. Carotenoids are important simple isoprenoids that function as antioxidants and as precursors of vitamin A.