Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues Plus Mastering Biology with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package (8th Edition)
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A triglyceride is a form of fat stored by the body. It consists of a molecule of the alcohol glycerol and three molecules of fatty acid. There are mainly two types of fat that are stored in the body. One is saturated fat and other is unsaturated fat.
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