Chemistry PYQ 287 of 291 · Biomolecules

What is a triglyceride?

  1. AProtein
  2. BCarbohydrate
  3. CFat
  4. DMinerals
  5. ENone of the above/More than one of the above

64th BPSC Prelims 2018

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Correct answer: (c) Fat

Explanation

A triglyceride is a fat (lipid): one molecule of glycerol joined to three fatty acids by ester bonds.

Most of the fat in food and in the body's fat stores is triglyceride, and a high level in the blood is a risk for heart disease.

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