NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
HUMAN ANATOMY PHYSIOLOGY
Question
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Lipid composed of three fatty acids combined with a glycerol molecule
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Cholesterol
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Lipids
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Triglycerides
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Glycogen
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Triacylglycerol (Triglyceride) Triacylglycerol is the major form of dietary lipid in fats and oils, whether derived from plants or animals. Triacylglycerol is composed of three fatty acids esterified to a glycerol molecule (Figure 4).
Detailed explanation-2: -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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