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BIOLOGY TOPIC 2 MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

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Question:

Explain the formation of a triglyceride

Author: Sammy Universe



Answer:

Condensation reaction between 1 glycerol and 3 fatty acids hydroxyl group of glycerol joins with the carboxyl group of the fatty acids = ester linkage produces 3 molecules of water can be saturated or unsaturated = depends on the composition of teh fatty acid chain


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