Question

question 36

1. identify the macromolecule in the figure above.

○ carbohydrate

○ triglyceride

○ steroid

○ amino acid

Explanation:

The structure shows a glycerol backbone bonded to three long-chain fatty acids via ester linkages, which is the defining structure of a triglyceride. Carbohydrates have a carbon-water ratio of 1:2:1, steroids have a four-ring structure, and amino acids contain amine and carboxyl groups, none of which match the given structure.

Answer:

triglyceride