Q. Fats are ester of
A) Sugar
B) Glycerol
C) Tributyrine
D) Polypeptide
Explanation
(b)
Oils and fats are triglycerides. (esters of higher carboxylic acids with glycerol). e.g., palmitin.
$CH_{2}OCOC_{15}H_{31}\$
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${CHOCOC}_{15}H_{31}\ \$
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${CH}_{2}{OCOC}_{15}H_{31}$
Palmitin (fat)
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