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A typical fat molecule is made up of:

1. three glycerol molecules and one fatty acid molecule
2. one glycerol and three fatty acid molecules
3. one glycerol and one fatty acid molecule
4. three glycerol and three fatty acid molecules

Correct answer: one glycerol and three fatty acid molecules

Solution

A typical fat is a triglyceride, which consists of one glycerol molecule bonded to three fatty acids. This arrangement stores energy efficiently and is the standard form of dietary fat.

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