Biochemistry
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Author: Lubert Stryer, Jeremy M. Berg, John L. Tymoczko, Gregory J. Gatto Jr.
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Chapter 22, Problem 60P
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
The reason for triacylglycerols being termed as the primary form of stored
Concept introduction:
Triacylglycerols, also termed as triglycerides, are the lipid molecules that are formed from the fatty acids. It is formed when three fatty acid chains are linked to each other by a single glycerol molecule. Triacylglycerols are classified as nonpolar, hydrophobic, and insoluble molecules.
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