Question

Triglycerides consist of

• A. One glycerol molecule and three fatty acids
• B. One glycerol molecule and one fatty acid
• C. Three glycerol molecules and three fatty acids
• D. Three glycerol molecules and one fatty acid

Answer 1

Answer:

A. One glycerol molecule and three fatty acids

A triglyceride is made up of three fatty acids attached to a glycerol molecule. The fatty acids can be the same or different.