A typical fat molecule is made up of:

Three glycerol molecules and one fatty acid molecule

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One glycerol and three fatty acid molecules

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One glycerol and one fatty acid molecule

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The correct option is B One glycerol and three fatty acid molecules
A typical fat molecule is made up of one glycerol (backbone of molecule) and three fatty acid molecules as shown below:

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