When a fatty acid and a glycerol chemically combine to form a fat, one product other than fat is a) CO2
b) ATP
c)a monosaccharide
d)Water
e) amino group

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When a fatty acid and a glycerol chemically combine to form a fat, one product other than fat is a) CO2
b) ATP
c)a monosaccharide
d)Water
e) amino group

abhisar · Answer

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abhisar · Answer

Glycerolipids are formed by joining fatty acids to glycerol by ester bonds. Its formation is |dw:1406348190567:dw|an enzyme-catalyzed reaction, the hydroxyl oxygens of glycerol form a bond to the carboxyl carbons of the fatty acids, releasing water in the process.