NUTRITION
LIPIDS
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Question
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What molecule is lost during the joining of fatty acids to the glycerol?
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Water
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Carbon dioxide
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Hydrogen
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NItrogen
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -1: Triacylglycerols: Triacylglycerol is formed by the joining of three fatty acids to a glycerol backbone in a dehydration reaction. Three molecules of water are released in the process.
Detailed explanation-2: -One water molecule is removed for each fatty acid joined to the glycerol, equaling three water molecules for every triacylglycerol formed. This process is called dehydration synthesis.
Detailed explanation-3: -A fat molecule consists of two main components: glycerol and fatty acids.
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