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Carbohydrates

Question 6 • PA Human Anatomy & Physiology A 2026-2027 SMITH IC

What structural difference did you include in your answer? Check all that apply.

Answer
A
Triglycerides have three fatty acids and phospholipids only have two.
B
Phospholipids have a phosphate group and triglycerides do not.

Explanation

Both differences are correct. A triglyceride has three fatty acid chains, while a phospholipid has two. A phospholipid also contains a phosphate group in its head, which a triglyceride does not.

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