The Monomers of a Neutral Fat (Triglyceride) Are

Question

The monomers of a neutral fat (triglyceride) are:
A) amino acids.
B) carboxyl acids.
C) sugars.
D) nucleotides.
E) glycerol and fatty acids.

Accepted Answer

Neutral fats, or triglycerides, are composed of glycerol and fatty acids. Glycerol, a three-carbon alcohol, serves as the backbone to which three fatty acid molecules are esterified, forming a triglyceride.