MemotivaAP Biology Unit 1 Topic 1.4: Lipids — Fats, Phospholipids, Steroids, Saturated vs Unsaturated

What are the components of a triglyceride?

AP Biology Unit 1 Topic 1.4: Lipids — Fats, Phospholipids, Steroids, Saturated vs Unsaturated

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What are the components of a triglyceride?

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A triglyceride, also called a fat, consists of one glycerol molecule bonded to three fatty acid chains. The bonds form through dehydration synthesis. Triglycerides are the main form in which animals store long-term energy because they are highly reduced and pack tightly without water.
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