One molecule of triglyceride is produced using.

One fatty acid one glycerol

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One fatty acid and three glycerols

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Three fatty acids and three glycerols

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Three fatty acids and one glycerol

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Solution

The correct option is D Three fatty acids and one glycerol
Triglycerides are formed by condensation of fatty acid and glycerol. One molecule glycerol combines with three fatty acids. Alcohols and organic acids join to form esters with the release of water.
So, the correct answer is option D.

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