- A fat (or triacylglycerol) would be formed as a result of a dehydration reaction between ________.
A) one molecule of 9 and three molecules of 10
B) three molecules of 9 and one molecule of 10
C) one molecule of 5 and three molecules of 9
D) one molecule of 5 and three molecules of 10

Question

- A fat (or triacylglycerol) would be formed as a result of a dehydration reaction between ________.
A) one molecule of 9 and three molecules of 10 
B) three molecules of 9 and one molecule of 10 
C) one molecule of 5 and three molecules of 9 
D) one molecule of 5 and three molecules of 10

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A fat (or triacylglycerol) is formed by the condensation of three fatty acids (molecule 9) with one glycerol (molecule 10) molecule. Choice B involves three molecules of 9 binding to one molecule of 10, which corresponds to the formation of a fat. Choices A, C, and D would either result in incomplete condensation or the formation of a different type of molecule.

- a Fat (Or Triacylglycerol) Would Be Formed as a Result