Podiatry and Medical - Set 1

Category - Podiatry Part I

Which of the following is the composition for a triglyceride?
  1. 1 glycerol and 3 fatty acids
  2. 3 glycerol and 1 fatty acid
  3. 2 glycerol and 1 fatty acid
  4. 1 glycerol and 2 fatty acids
Explanation
Answer − A - 1 glycerol and 3 fatty acids is the composition for a triglyceride. A triglyceride is a 3-carbon glycerol molecule attached with 3 fatty acid chains. Each chain is attached to every carbon.
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