Question

Explain the composition of triglyceride.

Answer 1

Triglyceride is a glyceride, which is formed from a single molecule of glycerol, esterified with three fatty acids. It is mainly present in vegetable oils and animal fat.

Structure of triglyceride

The general chemical formula of triglyceride is , where R₁, R₂, and R₃ are fatty acids. These three fatty acids can be same or different.