NEET Zoology Lipids MCQ Question
Consider a diagram of a triglyceride molecule composed of glycerol and three fatty acids. Which of the following is a correct statement about the structure of triglycerides?
Triglycerides are composed of a glycerol backbone and three fatty acid chains.
Triglycerides contain a ribose sugar linked to fatty acids.
Triglycerides are made of a single fatty acid chain attached to a phosphate group.
Triglycerides have a nitrogen base linked to a glycerol molecule.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Triglycerides are formed by the esterification of three fatty acid molecules with a glycerol molecule, as indicated in the NCERT context.
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