Question

Number of fatty acid residues present in one molecule of fat is

• A. $4$
• B. $3$
• C. $2$
• D. $1$

Answer 1

The correct option is B $3$

Fat is stored reserve for the body which provides energy. These are triesters of glycerol. It is obtained from fatty acids and glycerol. It consists of one glycerol molecule and three fatty acid molecules. The carboxyl end of the fatty acid combines with the three -OH groups of the glycerol to form the ester. So, the correct answer is option B.