Question

Steroids are examples of ______.

Options

• polysaccharides

• derived proteins

• conjugated proteins

• derived lipids

Answer 1

Steroids are examples of derived lipids.

Explanation:

Steroids are classified as derived lipids because they are hydrophobic molecules that do not contain fatty acids but share a common four-ring carbon structure. Examples include cholesterol and various hormones, which are essential for maintaining cell membrane fluidity and signalling.