Which of the following types of lipids is characterized by a hydroxyl group attached to a steroid nucleus?

A Phospholipid
B Glycolipid
C Sterol
D Wax
Sterols, such as cholesterol, are a type of lipid characterized by a hydroxyl group attached to a steroid nucleus.
Harper's Illustrated Biochemistry
Fundamentals of Biochemistry Biochemistry Lipid Structure and Function Easy MEDICAL Confidence: high