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These lipids contain esters and undergo hydrolysis under basic conditions, EXCEPT: a. Waxes b. Triglycerides c. Steroids d. Sphingolip;ids

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These lipids contain esters and undergo hydrolysis under basic conditions, EXCEPT:
a. Waxes
b. Triglycerides
c. Steroids
d. Sphingolip;ids

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