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During the complete hydrolysis of a triglyceride molecule, the products yielded are

A. Two fatty acids and one glucose molecule
B. Three fatty acids and one glycerol molecule
C. One fatty acid and three glycerol molecules
D. Three fatty acids and three glycerol molecules

📝 Explanation

Triglycerides are composed of a single glycerol backbone esterified to three fatty acid chains. Saponification or enzymatic hydrolysis breaks these ester bonds, yielding the original components.

📖 Additional Information

  • Two fatty acids and one glucose molecule
  • Three fatty acids and one glycerol molecule
  • One fatty acid and three glycerol molecules
  • Three fatty acids and three glycerol molecules

Triglycerides are composed of a single glycerol backbone esterified to three fatty acid chains. Saponification or enzymatic hydrolysis breaks these ester bonds, yielding the original components.

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