A diagram of an acylglycerol shows three ester bonds. Which organic molecules provide the carboxyl groups necessary for the formation of these bonds?
Q1. A diagram of an acylglycerol shows three ester bonds. Which organic molecules provide the carboxyl groups necessary for the formation of these bonds?
Answer: Fatty acids
Explanation: Fatty acids are long-chain carboxylic acids with an even number of carbons. Glycerol is tempting but it is a tri-alcohol, not an acid.