[Campbell Biology P.121] What are the molecular components that are joined together to form ... | Practice Question

What are the molecular components that are joined together to form a fat triacylglycerol , and what type of bond is formed during this process?

  • A: Two glucose molecules joined by a glycosidic bond.
  • B: A glycerol molecule and three fatty acid molecules joined by ester linkages.
  • C: Many amino acids joined by peptide bonds.
  • D: Nucleotides joined by phosphodiester bonds.

Explanation

The text states: 'A fat consists of a glycerol molecule joined to three fatty acids... In making a fat, each fatty acid molecule is joined to glycerol by a dehydration reaction... This results in an ester linkage.'