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part d in the reaction that builds a fat,______ groups react with _____…

Question

part d
in the reaction that builds a fat,____ groups react with ____ groups.
sulfhydryl; carboxyl
hydroxyl; phosphate
carboxyl; amino
hydroxyl; carboxyl
phosphate; amino

Explanation:

Brief Explanations

Fats are formed through a dehydration - synthesis reaction between glycerol (which has hydroxyl groups) and fatty acids (which have carboxyl groups).

Answer:

D. hydroxyl; carboxyl