Question:
A lipid fat molecule consists of two parts-glycerol and
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A lipid fat molecule consists of two parts-glycerol and fatty acids. Glycerol is an compound with carbons, hydrogens, and three hydroxyl ( three ) groups. Fatty acids have a long chain of hydrocarbons to which a group is attached, hence the name "fatty acid." The number of carbons in the fatty acid may range from