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Biological waxes are composed of glycerol and two fatty acids a fatty acid and a long-chain...

Biological waxes are composed of

glycerol and two fatty acids

a fatty acid and a long-chain alcohol.

cholesterol and a fatty acid.

glycerol and only one fatty acid.

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Waxes are similar to fats except that waxes are composed of only one long-chain fatty acid bonded to a long-chain alcohol group attached. Because of their long, nonpolar carbon chains, waxes are extremely hydrophobic (meaning they lack an affinity for water).

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