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| Q. |
Chemically fats and oils are: |
| A. | Triesters |
| B. | Amines |
| C. | Aldehydes |
| D. | Ketons |
| Answer» A. Triesters | |
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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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