During the formation of triacylglycerols, what is the role of dehydration synthesis?

• A. It adds oxygen molecules to break ester linkages between glycerol and fatty acids.
• B. It removes oxygen molecules to form ester linkages between glycerol and fatty acids.
• C. It removes water molecules to form ester linkages between glycerol and fatty acids.
• D. It adds water molecules to break ester linkages between glycerol and fatty acids.

Answer: (C)