Intro to Biotechnology
Transesterification is a chemical reaction that involves the conversion of triglycerides (fats and oils) into biodiesel and glycerol by exchanging the alkoxy groups of an ester with the alkoxy group of an alcohol. This process is crucial for producing biodiesel, a renewable and sustainable fuel source derived from biological materials, contributing significantly to the development of biofuels and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
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