A typical fat molecule is made up of:
Three glycerol molecules and one fatty acid molecule
One glycerol and three fatty acid molecules
One glycerol and one fatty acid molecule
Three glycerol and three fatty acid molecules
Oils and fats -
The monoglycerides, diglycerides and triglycerides can be classified into oils and fats based on their melting points.
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Fats are triglyceride formed by esterification of one glycerol and three fatty acid
Option 1)
Three glycerol molecules and one fatty acid molecule
This is incorrect option
Option 2)
One glycerol and three fatty acid molecules
This is correct option
Option 3)
One glycerol and one fatty acid molecule
This is incorrect option
Option 4)
Three glycerol and three fatty acid molecules
This is incorrect option