in-triacylglycerols-where-is-the-unsaturated-fatty-acid-typically-positioned-if-

Question

In triacylglycerols, where is the unsaturated fatty acid typically positioned if only one is present?

Accepted Answer

On carbon 2 of the glycerol backbone.

Answer

On carbon 3 of the glycerol backbone.

Answer

On carbon 1 of the glycerol backbone.

Answer

It can be positioned on any carbon of the glycerol backbone.