Triacylglycerols are composed of:
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Correct answer: Three fatty acids and glycerol
Triacylglycerols (triglycerides) consist of a glycerol backbone esterified with three fatty acid chains at positions sn-1, sn-2, and sn-3. They are the most efficient form of energy storage, yielding approximately 9 kcal/g — more than twice the energy density of carbohydrates or proteins.
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