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How does a sterol such as cholesterol differ from a triglyceride?

How does a sterol such as cholesterol differ from a triglyceride?
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How does a sterol such as cholesterol differ from a triglyceride?

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Sterols are four carbon chains linked like rings that are generally shorter than triglycerides, whereas tryglycerides are long fatty acids attached to a glycerol. Sterols are also more polar than triglycerides.
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