Question

question 9 of 25
in the triglyceride molecule shown below, what molecule are the fatty acids attached to?
triglyceride
fatty acid
fatty acid
fatty acid
a. fructose
b. nucleic acid
c. glucose

Explanation:

Triglycerides are esters formed from glycerol and three fatty - acids. Glycerol is a three - carbon alcohol. Fructose is a monosaccharide, nucleic acids are polymers of nucleotides, and glucose is also a monosaccharide. Fatty acids attach to glycerol in triglycerides.

Answer:

None of the above options are correct. The fatty acids in a triglyceride are attached to glycerol.