A typical fat molecule is made up of

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A typical fat molecule is made up of

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(a) Three glycerol molecules and one fatty acid molecule
(b) One glycerol and three fatty acid molecules
(c) One glycerol and one fatty acid molecule
(d) Three glycerol and three fatty acid molecules

Correct Answer:

One glycerol and three fatty acid molecules

Explanation:

The fat molecules are called triglycerides (triesters of glycerol). Three chains of fatty acid are bonded to each of the three -OH groups of the glycerol by the reaction of the carboxyl end of the fatty acid (-COOH) with the alcohol. HOH (water) is eliminated and the carbons are linked by an -O- bond through dehydration synthesis. This process is called esterification and fats are therefore esters.thus in simple terms, A typical fat molecule is a triglyceride formed by esterification of one glycerol and thr

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Topics: Human Digestion and Breathing (167)
Subject: Biology (4253)

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