Question

Select the compound that has a fused ring structure. A Option A: Wax B Option B: Phospholipid C Option C: Oil D Option D: Steroid

Answer 1

The compound that has a fused ring structure is steroid. Steroids are basically terpenoid lipids. This can be explained by the fact that the structure of steroids essentially comprises of a carbon backbone comprising of four fused ring like structures. The most common example of steroids includes the sex hormones produced in the male and female bodies respectively. Other example include cholesterol which consists of four fused hydrocarbon rings and a short tail.

Hence, the correct option is D. Steroid.