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Explain the formation of a triglyceride
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Condensation reaction between 1 glycerol and 3 fatty acids hydroxyl group of glycerol joins with the carboxyl group of the fatty acids = ester linkage produces 3 molecules of water can be saturated or unsaturated = depends on the composition of teh fatty acid chain
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