What is the primary component of a triglyceride?

Practice Questions

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What is the primary component of a triglyceride?
  1. Glycerol and three fatty acids
  2. Phospholipids
  3. Cholesterol
  4. Amino acids

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the primary component of a triglyceride?
  • Step 1: Understand what a triglyceride is. It is a type of fat found in your body.
  • Step 2: Know that a triglyceride is made up of two main parts: glycerol and fatty acids.
  • Step 3: Identify that glycerol is a small molecule that acts as the backbone of the triglyceride.
  • Step 4: Recognize that there are three fatty acids attached to the glycerol molecule.
  • Step 5: Conclude that the primary components of a triglyceride are glycerol and three fatty acids.
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