The compound below is an example of The structure below represents Triglycerols

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The compound below is an example of The structure below represents Triglycerols with the highest percentage of saturated fatty acids come from: A) Sunflower B) Peanuts C) Pork D) Corn E) Olives At room temperature, most animal triglycerols are: A) Liquid B) Solid C) Gaseous D) They can be in any of the above physical states. E) None of the above The process by which triglycerols produce glycerol and fatty acids is called: A) Oxidation B) Catalytic hydrogenation C) Reduction D) Hydrolysis E) Amidation

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Ans 7. Triglyceride

Its a triglyceride molecule. Triglycerides are the esters that are produced from glycerol and 3 molecules of fatty acids. Our body uses triglycerides to store fat.

This can be hydrolysed in presence of strong acid to produce one molecule of glycerol and 3 molecules of soap. The reaction is called as saponification reaction .

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