Biochemistry: The Molecular Basis of Life
Biochemistry: The Molecular Basis of Life
6th Edition
ISBN: 9780190209896
Author: Trudy McKee, James R. McKee
Publisher: Oxford University Press
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Chapter 9, Problem 40SA
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The manner in which germinating seeds convert the triacylglycerol reserve to glucose, which is later utilized in the production of complex carbohydrates like cellulose.

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Triacylglycerolsor triglycerides arefats and oils. These molecules are the most common type of lipids. These are nonpolar molecules and hence are not soluble in water. Adipocytes in animals are the cells that store fats and provide energy to function. Similarly, there are triglycerides in a seed, whichprovide energy for the germination of the seed.

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