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triglycerides are composed of three fatty acid chains linked to the three -OH groups on glycerol by an ester linkage

they are the main form in which fat is stored in the body
Oils such as olive oil, palm oil and others.
Monoglycerides - glycerol and one fatty acid, diglycerides and triglycerides; which are also called tri acyl glycerides.

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