Chapter 23, Problem 23.16QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Structure of a triglyceride composed of glycerol, palmitoleic acid, linolenic acid, and oleic acid has to be drawn.

Concept Introduction:

Triglycerides are essentially present in the form of fat droplets inside the adipocytes and are often surrounded by mitochondria. The triglycerides are hydrolyzed and thus processed by the action of lipase present in the small intestine.

Thus the stored triglycerides can act as fuel when they are oxidized within the mitochondrial matrix by $\text{β-oxidation}$ to yield ATP molecules.