What Is the Basic Structure of a Triglyceride

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Multiple Choice

What is the basic structure of a triglyceride?

• A)A glycerol head and three fatty acid tails
• B)A linear chain of fatty acids
• C)A branched chain of fatty acids
• D)A chain of fatty acid tails

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