Which statement about a triglyceride molecule are correct?1. It always contains unsaturated hydrocarbon tails2. It is formed using ester bonds3. It does not form hydrogen bonds4. It contains a hydrophilic glycerol head
Correct answer: D. 2 and 3 only
- A. 1, 2 and 3
- B. 2, 1 and 4
- C. 1 and 4 only
- D. 2 and 3 only
Explanation
Triglycerides are formed by linking fatty acids with an ester linkage to three alcohol groups in glycerol. Triglycerides are hydrophobic and so insoluble in water. The charges are evenly distributed around the molecule so hydrogen bonds to not form with water molecules. The correct answer is, therefore, D.
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