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Triglycerides are a type of fatty acid that aid in the bodily processes of the liver. They are composed of one glycerol and three fatty acids, hence the name, tri-glycerides.

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What is the Subunit of triglycerides?

The subunit of triglycerides is glycerol and fatty acids. Triglycerides are composed of one glycerol molecule bound to three fatty acid molecules.


In addition to fatty acid what else are triglycerides made from?

Triglycerides are composed of three fatty acid molecules and one glycerol molecule. Glycerol serves as the backbone to which the fatty acids are esterified, forming the triglyceride structure. This combination of glycerol and fatty acids makes triglycerides a key form of energy storage in the body.


Is Triglyceride a lipid?

Yes triglycerides are lipids. Triglycerides are composed of fatty acids and glycerol. Lipids are composed of fatty acid molecules, phospholipids, monoglycerides, and metabolites.


Are triglycerides a carbohydrate?

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i think there is an error with your question, your question would have been; What are the building blocks of triglycerides? The building blocks of triglycerides are : a glycerol back bone and three fatty acid molecules


How is each triglyceride different from the others?

it has different fatty acids


Triglycerides are composed of what?

1 glycerol molecule and 3 fatty acid molecules.


What two units are found in triglycerides?

A fatty acid tail attached to a glycerol head.


Explain the difference between the solubility behaviors of glycerol and triglycerides?

Glycerol is highly soluble in water due to its hydrophilic nature, while triglycerides are insoluble in water due to their hydrophobic fatty acid tails. Triglycerides are more soluble in non-polar solvents like oils and fats.


Amino acids is to proteins as?

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What are the monomer units of trigylcerides?

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