Fats are composed of triglycerides and fatty acids. Triglycerides

a. Are made up of three fatty acids.
b. Can be saturated.
c. Can be monounsaturated.
d. Can be polyunsaturated.


A
Triglycerides circulate in the blood and are made up of three fatty acids attached to a glycerol. Fatty acids (not triglycerides) can be saturated or unsaturated (monounsaturated or polyunsaturated).

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