Question

How many water molecules are formed after the formation of three triglycerides ?

a) 3
b) 6
c) 9
d) 18

Answer 1

Three water molecules are formed after the formation of three triglycerides.

Step-by-step explanation:

A triglyceride is formed by joining three glycerol molecules to a fatty acid backbone in a dehydration reaction. During this process, three water molecules are released. Therefore, the correct answer is d) 18.