What is true about triglycerides?

a. they always contain a phosphate group.
b. they may contain any combination of fatty acids.
c. they act as emulsifiers
d. their structure consists of multiple rings


Ans: b. they may contain any combination of fatty acids.

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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One thing to consider when attempting to increase daily physical activity for health is to: a. begin slowly by only exercising one to two days a week

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