STANDARDZoology-Biomolecules
STANDARD Zoology Lipids MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
A typical fat molecule is made up of
A
one glycerol and one fatty acid molecule
B
three glycerol and three fatty acid molecules
C
three glycerol molecules and one fatty acid molecule
D
one glycerol and three fatty acid molecules
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
Neutral or true fats are triglycerides which are formed by esterification of three molecules of fatty acids with one molecule of trihydric alcohol, glycerol (glycerine or trihydroxy propane).
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