A triglyceride is formed when three fatty acids join a glycerol by a
A) hydrolysis reaction.
B) dehydration synthesis reaction.
C) polymeric reaction.
D) digestive reaction.
E) evaporation reaction.

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Triglycerides are formed through a dehydration synthesis reaction, where three fatty acid molecules join a glycerol molecule by forming ester bonds and releasing water molecules in the process.

A Triglyceride Is Formed When Three Fatty Acids Join a Glycerol