Question

Steroids, which all share the same carbon-ring framework but differ in functional groups that are attached to the basic ring structure, are an example of __________.

Answer 1

Answer:

Lipids.

Explanation:

Steroids are known as the type of lipid which consists of 4 rings of carbon atoms. All steroids have 1 five-sided carbon ring and a 3 six-sided carbon ring. They are works as a hormone in the body and secreted by the ovaries and testes.

Steroids differ in functional groups. When this functional group attached to the steroid ring it gives steroids with a different function. They are composed of largely carbon, and hydrogen atoms. They are insoluble in nature in water.