Question

Fats or triglycerides are formed by:

• A. condensation reaction between the carboxylic acid groups of glycerol and fatty acids
• B. polymerization of fatty acids
• C. condensation of H group of glycerol and OH of fatty acid
• D. the COOH group of glycerol and H of fatty acid

Answer 1

The correct option is C

condensation of H group of glycerol and OH of fatty acid

Fats or triglycerides are a form of simple lipids. Shown here is the condensation reaction between glycerol and fatty acids to form a triglyceride.