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Triglyceride/Triacylglycerol

Definition

A type of fat (lipid) found in your blood. It's made up of three fatty acid molecules and one glycerol molecule.

Related terms

Fatty Acids: The building blocks of the fat in our bodies and in the food we eat. They are carboxylic acid with a long aliphatic chain, which is either saturated or unsaturated.

Glycerol: A colorless, odorless liquid with a sweet taste. It's used by the body to form fats and oils.

Lipids: A group of naturally occurring molecules that include fats, waxes, sterols, fat-soluble vitamins (such as vitamins A, D, E, and K), monoglycerides, diglycerides, triglycerides, phospholipids.

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  • AP Biology - 1.4 Properties of Biological Macromolecules

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