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What is the most common glycerol ester?

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In biology and chemistry, triglycerides, also known as triacylglycerols, are the most common glycerol ester found in nature. They are the primary components of animal fat and vegetable oil and are crucial for energy storage in living organisms. This fundamental lipid plays a vital role in our diet and metabolism.