Question

1. the end of the fatty acid that does not attach to glycerol has what functional group? write the formula for this group.

Explanation:

Fatty acids have a carboxyl group (-COOH) at one end, which forms an ester bond with glycerol in triglycerides. The other end is a methyl group (-CH₃), as fatty acids are long hydrocarbon chains ending in a methyl group.

Answer:

Functional group: Methyl group; Formula: $-CH_3$