If a triglyceride molecule is fully hydrolyzed during digestion, which set of monomers will be produced and available for absorption?

• A. Only glycerol is absorbed; the fatty acid components remain in the lumen and are excreted since they are insoluble in water.
• B. Three glycerol molecules and a single long-chain polymeric lipid that is directly absorbed intact into blood capillaries.
• C. One glycerol molecule and three free fatty acids, which are processed for absorption and transport.
• D. A cluster of monosaccharides and amino acids because triglyceride hydrolysis enzymatically converts carbons into sugars and nitrogen-containing monomers.

Answer: (C)