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The Fat Content of a New Snack Food Is Composed

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The fat content of a new snack food is composed of mixed triglycerides in which the 3 fatty acids attached to the glycerol are a short-chain, a medium-chain, and a long-chain fatty acid. Explain the digestion, absorption, and transport of this lipid.


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