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Sketch the general structure of a triglyceride. What are the components that go into making up a typical triglyceride?

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Triglycerides are esters of glycerol and fatty acids. They are the main ingredient in animal and vegetable fats and oils. They are named after the fact that three fatty acids bind to three hydroxyl groups (-OH) of glycerol.

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