The Three-Carbon Structure to Which Fatty Acids Are Attached in Triglycerides

question 54

Multiple Choice

The three-carbon structure to which fatty acids are attached in triglycerides is called

• A) glycerol.
• B) glucose.
• C) lipoprotein.
• D) sterol.

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Definitions:

Rock Slide

A slab of relatively intact rock that detaches from bedrock and slides downhill, shattering as it moves.

Rotational Slide

A slide in which shearing takes place on a well-defined, curved shear surface, concave upward, producing a backward rotation in the displaced mass; synonymous with slump.

Debris Flow

A rapid movement of water-saturated rock, soil, and organic matter down slopes, capable of transporting large items due to its dense nature.

Cascade Mountains

A major mountain range extending from southern British Columbia through Washington and Oregon to Northern California, known for its scenic beauty and volcanic peaks.