Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · Carbohydrates and lipids

Carbohydrates and lipids — practice question

The diagram illustrates a triglyceride. What are the products formed after hydrolysis of this triglyceride?

  • A1 molecule of glycogen, 3 unsaturated fatty acids and 3 molecules of water
  • B1 molecule of glycerol, 2 saturated fatty acids and 1 unsaturated fatty acid
  • C1 molecule of glycogen, 2 saturated fatty acids and 1 unsaturated fatty acid
  • D1 molecule of glycerol, 1 saturated fatty acid, 2 unsaturated fatty acids and 3 molecules of water

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