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Biochemistry Chemistry of Carbohydrates, Amino sugars, and Mucopolysaccharides 4764c927

Structure of triglyceride is -

A
2 molecules of FA + Glycerol
B
3 molecules of FA + Glycerol
C
2 molecules of FA + 2, 3 DPG
D
3 molecules of FA + 2, 3 DPG
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'b' i.e., 3 molecules of FA + Glycerolo Triglycerides (or Triacylglycerols) are esters of the alcohol glycerol and fatty acid. Triglyceride contains one molecule of glycerol and 3 molecules offatty acids.o Triglycerides are synthesized in many tissues, e.g. liver, kidneys, lactating mammary glands, intestinal mucosa, adipose tissue, muscles etc.

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