Question

Hydrolysis of a triacylglycerol __________.

A. occurs in organic solutions with no water present.
B. results in breaking of the ester bonds to form glycerol and three fatty acids.
C. does not need anything other than water.
D. results in compounds that are all soluble in water.

Answer 1

Hydrolysis of a triacylglycerol involves breaking the ester bonds with the presence of water and an acid catalyst to form glycerol and three fatty acids.

Step-by-step explanation:

Hydrolysis of a triacylglycerol

The hydrolysis of a triacylglycerol results in the breaking of the ester bonds to form glycerol and three fatty acids. This reaction occurs with the presence of water and can be catalyzed by an acid.