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Chemically fats and oils are: |
A. | Triesters |
B. | Amines |
C. | Aldehydes |
D. | Ketons |
Answer» A. Triesters | |
Explanation: Fats and oils are called triglycerides (or triacylcylgerols) because they are esters composed of three fatty acid units joined to glycerol, a trihydroxy alcohol. Fats and oils are composed of molecules known as triglycerides, which are esters. |
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