NEET UG CHEMISTRY MCQ: BIOMOLECULES

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Fats and oils are formed from:

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Correct option: C

Glycerol and long chain saturated and unsaturated acids

Option C (Glycerol and long chain saturated and unsaturated acids) is correct because fats and oils are triglycerides, esters formed from glycerol and both saturated and unsaturated fatty acids.

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