Question

Write the full equation (including reactants adn products) showing foramation of the triacyglycerol from the glycerol molecule and the following fatty acids: 1 molecule of palmitic acid, 1 molecule of stearic acid, and 1 omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid, containing 18 carbons.

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Question

Write the full equation (including reactants and products) showing formation of the triacyglycerol from the glycerol molecule and the following fatty acids: 1 molecule of palmitic acid, 1 molecule of stearic acid, and 1 omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid, containing 18 carbons.

Answer

The equation may be written in three steps:

1) Monoglyceride formation by glycerol reaction with palmitic acid:

2) Diglyceride formation by the monoglyceride reaction with stearic acid:

3) Triglyceride formation by the diglyceride reaction with linoleic acid, which is an example of omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid, containing 18 carbons:

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