Triacylglycerols Are Composed Of

question 88

Multiple Choice

Triacylglycerols are composed of:

• A) a glycerol backbone.
• B) three fatty acids.
• C) amide linkages between the fatty acids and the glycerol.
• D) both a glycerol backbone and three fatty acids.
• E) a glycerol backbone, three fatty acids, and amide linkages between the fatty acids and the glycerol.

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Definitions:

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