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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
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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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