What type of lipids are carotenoids?
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Sterol lipids
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Prenol lipids
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Sphingolipids
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Glycerolipids
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Glycerophospholipids
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.