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

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A fat is formed by a dehydration reaction, also known as a condensation reaction, where a molecule of water is removed as the fatty acids join with the glycerol to form an ester bond.

A Fat Is Formed When Three Fatty Acids Join a Glycerol