NUTRITION
LIPIDS
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Question
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A glycerol with two fatty acids attached at the site of a hydroxyl group
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triglyceride
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diglyceride
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glycerol
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monoglyceride
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -A diglyceride is a glyceride composed of two fatty acid chains that are covalently bound to a single glycerol molecule via an ester linkage. Glycerol (C3H8O3), containing three hydroxyl groups (–OH), is responsible for the solubility of phospholipid molecules in water.
Detailed explanation-2: -Food additive They often are included in bakery products, beverages, ice cream, peanut butter, chewing gum, shortening, whipped toppings, margarine, confections, and some snack products, such as Pringles.
Detailed explanation-3: -Fatty acids in a diglyceride have an ester bond.
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