Question

PLZ Define Triglycerides

Answer 1

an ester formed from glycerol
and 3 fatty acid groups

Answer 2

Answer :-

Triglycerides are esters of fatty acids, bonded with glycerol.

Extra Information :-

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• Triglycerides are also known as "Neutral Fats".

• Each molecule of glycerol can react with three molecules of fatty acids.

• A glycerol posseses three hydroxyl groups.

• Three fatty acids attach to the glycerol and three molecules of water are removed.

• In the reaction of formation of Triglycerides, the removal of water results in the formation of Ester bonds.

• Fats that are generally liquid at room temperature are called "Oils".