What stored form of energy is made up of glycerol and three fatty acid chains?
particulates
hydrocarbons
carbohydrates
triglycerides
Triglycerides are the main form of stored energy in animals. This type of lipid is commonly called fat. Triglycerides are composed of a glycerol and three fatty acid chains. An example is shown in Figure below . In humans, triglycerides are a mechanism for storing unused calories, and their high concentration in blood correlates with the consumption of excess starches and other carbohydrate-rich foods.