alleryA triglyceride contains glycerol esterified with:
AOne amino acid
BThree fatty acids
CThree nucleotides
DOne phosphate and two bases
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Three fatty acids
Glycerol has three hydroxyl groups. Esterifying all three with fatty acids gives a triglyceride, a major form of fat and oil.
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