The Fat Molecule
The fat molecule is called a triglyceride. It consists of a glycerol molecule joined to three long carbon-chain organic acids called fatty acids.
![Glycerol plus 3 fatty acids equals a tri-glyceride plus 3 water molecules.](images/molecular-structure-of-fat-06.png)
The fat molecule is called a triglyceride. It consists of a glycerol molecule joined to three long carbon-chain organic acids called fatty acids.