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Order these processes in the formation of a triacylglycerol from glycerol and fatty acids.
Answer
Begin with glycerol, Esterify one fatty acid to form monoacylglycerol, Add a second fatty acid to form diacylglycerol, Esterify a third fatty acid to form triacylglycerol
Explanation
The naming reflects the number of fatty acids esterified to glycerol: one gives a monoacylglycerol, two a diacylglycerol, and three a triacylglycerol. **Key takeaway:** Triacylglycerol formation involves three fatty-acid esterifications. **Glossary:** Acyl: a group derived from a carboxylic acid.
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