A lipid molecule of tripalmitin undergoes complete enzymatic hydrolysis in the small intestine. How many molecules of glycerol are produced per molecule of tripalmitin?
Q1. A lipid molecule of tripalmitin undergoes complete enzymatic hydrolysis in the small intestine. How many molecules of glycerol are produced per molecule of tripalmitin?
Answer: 1 molecule
Explanation: Triglycerides consist of one glycerol molecule and three fatty acids. Option B is incorrect because glycerol is a triol, not a triple molecule.