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Explain the composition of triglyceride?

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Triglyceride which is formed by esterification of a single molecule of glycerol, with three molecules of fatty acids. It is mainly present in vegetable oils and animal fat. Structure of triglyceride :
Structure of triglyceride
These three fatty acids can be same or different.

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