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Describe the structure of a triacylglycerol in chemical terms.
Triacylglycerol are also known as triglycerides, are the simplest lipids formed by fatty acids.
These are formed by three fatty acids are linked to glycerol
These are non-polar, insoluble in water and hydrophobic
Common triglycerol are vegetable oils, animal fat , vegetable product and dairy products.
These are the power sources (energy source) than polysaccharides. Oxidation of triacylglycerols produces twice energy or more than oxidation of carbohydrates.
Triacylglycerol are also known as triglycerides, are the simplest lipids formed by fatty acids.
These are formed by three fatty acids are linked to glycerol
These are non-polar, insoluble in water and hydrophobic
Common triglycerol are vegetable oils, animal fat , vegetable product and dairy products.
These are the power sources (energy source) than polysaccharides. Oxidation of triacylglycerols produces twice energy or more than oxidation of carbohydrates
Basic structure of triacylglycerols
R1 = often palmitate
R2 = often oleate
R3 = Oleate or polyunsaturated fatty acid group.