What is a triacylglycerol?
A)a protein with tertiary structure
B)a lipid made with three fatty acids and glycerol
C)a lipid that makes up much of the plasma membrane
D)a molecule formed from three alcohols by dehydration reactions
E)a carbohydrate with three sugars joined together by glycosidic linkages

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A triacylglycerol, also known as a triglyceride, is a type of lipid made up of three fatty acid molecules attached to a glycerol molecule through ester linkages. This molecule is commonly found in adipose tissue as a storage form of energy.

What Is a Triacylglycerol