The molecule represented by three fatty acids attached to one glycerol is a triglyceride. Triglycerides are a type of lipid and serve as a major form of energy storage in animals and plants. They are composed of a glycerol backbone esterified with three fatty acid chains, which can vary in length and degree of saturation. This structure allows triglycerides to be stored efficiently in adipose tissue.
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