What is the Simplest Triglyceride Structure?
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A triglyceride is formed from a glycerol molecule and three fatty acids through a process called esterification. The simplest triglyceride structure is triacetin, derived from glycerol and three molecules of acetic acid, which is the shortest and most fundamental fatty acid. This molecule showcases the basic construction of all larger, more complex fat molecules.
