HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

LIPIDS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Triglycerides are formed by
A
Hydrogen bonding
B
Covalent bonding
C
Ester linkage
D
Glycosidic bonds
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A triglyceride is formed when 3 fatty acids combine with 1 glycerol molecule by means of covalent bonds i.e Ester bonds in condensation reaction releasing three H2O molecules.

Detailed explanation-2: -The process, known as esterification, joins the acid and alcohol together by an ester bond (or ester linkage) and creates a water molecule. These linkages are formed when the acid loses its-OH group and draws the exposed hydrogen away from the acid to create a water molecule.

Detailed explanation-3: -Three ester linkages are present in a triacylglycerol molecule. In glycerols, triacylglycerols are formed by linking fatty acids with ester linkage to three alcohol groups.

Detailed explanation-4: -Triglycerides are the most common form of fat in the bloodstream. They consist of three fatty acid chains linked by a molecule called glycerol. When you eat food, enzymes in your gut break down fats into their component fatty acids, which are then reassembled to create triglyceride particles.

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