Structure of triglyceride is ?: (A) 2 molecules of FA + Glycerol, (B) 3 molecules of FA + Glycerol, (C) 2 molecules of FA + 2, 3 DPG, (D) 3 molecules of FA + 2, 3 DPG
Answer is B. Ans. is 'b' i.e., 3 molecules of FA + GlycerolTriglycerides (or Triacylglycerols) are esters of the alcohol glycerol and fatty acid. Triglyceride contains one molecule of glycerol and 3 molecules of fatty acids.Triglycerides are synthesized in many tissues, e.g. liver, kidneys, lactating mammary glands, intestinal mucosa, adipose tissue, muscles etc.