What Do Phospholipids and Triglycerides Have in Common

Question

What do phospholipids and triglycerides have in common?
A) They both have a phosphate.
B) They both contain serine or some other organic compound.
C) They both have three fatty acids.
D) They both have a glycerol backbone.

Accepted Answer

Both phospholipids and triglycerides have a glycerol backbone. Phospholipids have two fatty acids and one phosphate group attached to the glycerol backbone, while triglycerides have three fatty acids attached to the glycerol backbone.