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2006-10-17 16:17:51 · 2 answers · asked by :] 1 in Science & Mathematics Biology

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A fat molecule is made up of two components:

1. A glycerol which is the "backbone" of the molecule

2. Fatty acids which are attached to the backbone

Each glycerol binds with three fatty acids molecules and form a triglyceride.

There are several types of fatty acids, and fats are usually made up of a mixture of different types.

2006-10-17 16:21:05 · answer #1 · answered by DanE 7 · 0 0

Glycerol

2006-10-18 02:17:22 · answer #2 · answered by ursaitaliano70 7 · 0 0

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