Biological Macromolecules Identifying the parts of a triacylglycerol Draw the skeletal ("line") structure of the triacylglycerol that could be formed from sapienic acid. Click and drag to start drawing a structure.
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A triacylglycerol, also known as a triglyceride, is a type of lipid molecule made up of a glycerol backbone attached to three fatty acid chains. The bonds between the glycerol and the fatty acids are ester bonds. Show more…
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