NUTRITION
LIPIDS
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Question
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What is the chemical composition of fat molecules?
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1 glycerol molecule and 3 fatty acids
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1 fatty acid and 3 glycerol molecules
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1 glycerol molecule, 2 fatty acids, and 1 phosphate group
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3 cyclohexanes and 1 cyclopentane
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -A fat molecule consists of two kinds of parts: a glycerol backbone and three fatty acid tails. Glycerol is a small organic molecule with three hydroxyl (OH) groups, while a fatty acid consists of a long hydrocarbon chain attached to a carboxyl group.
Detailed explanation-2: -Fats are hydrophobic hydrocarbon molecules consisting of fatty acids and glycerol. Glycerol has three carbons, each of which is attached to a hydroxyl group. Most fats are formed through replacement of the hydrogen of each hydroxyl group by a fatty acid.
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