Multiple choice

If the ester bonds of a triacylglycerol molecules are broken, what kind of water soluble molecule will be formed?

  1. Fatty acid

  2. Steroid

  3. Glycogen

  4. Glycerol

  5. Amylopectin

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Glycerol is a simple polyol (sugar alcohol) compound. It is a colorless, odorless, viscous liquid that is widely used in pharmaceutical formulations. Glycerol has three hydroxyl groups that are responsible for its solubility in water and its hygroscopic nature.