Which of the following statements is true with regard to the structure and properties of triglycerides?

a. Triglycerides always contain only saturated fatty acids.
b. All triglycerides consist of three fatty acids attached to a glucose molecule.
c. The three fatty acids that make up a triglyceride molecule may vary in structure and physical properties.
d. The length of a fatty acid chain does not affect the melting point of the fatty acid.


Answer: c. The three fatty acids that make up a triglyceride molecule may vary in structure and physical properties.

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