32. Lipids
Physical Properties of Fatty Acids
Multiple Choice
Multiple ChoiceA triglyceride or triacylglycerol represents a glycerol molecule that has bonded to 3 fatty acid chains. Based on the following descriptions, which of the following would be the most soluble in an aqueous solution?
A
A triglyceride composed of 1 glycerol molecule + 3 lauric acid chains.
B
A triglyceride composed of 1 glycerol molecule + 2 stearic acid chains + 1 lauric acid chain.
C
A triglyceride composed of 1 glycerol molecule + 3 arachidic acid chains.
D
A triglyceride composed of 1 glycerol molecule + 2 myristic acid chains + 1 lauric acid chain.
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