Question

glycerol (an alcohol) + 3 fatty acid molecules → triglyceride + 3 h₂o. options: a lipid is being formed. it shows dehydration synthesis. water is being formed. monomers are being produced. a protein is being broken down.

Explanation:

1. A lipid is being formed: The reaction shows glycerol and fatty acids combining to form a triglyceride (a type of lipid), so this is correct.
2. It shows dehydration synthesis: Dehydration synthesis involves removing water to form a bond. Here, 3 water molecules are removed as glycerol and fatty acids combine, so this is correct.
3. Water is being formed: As seen in the diagram, 3 \(H_2O\) molecules are produced (removed) during the reaction, so this is correct.
4. Monomers are being produced: The reaction is a synthesis (building up), so polymers (triglyceride) are formed from monomers (glycerol and fatty acids), not monomers being produced. This is incorrect.
5. A protein is being broken down: The reaction is about lipid (triglyceride) synthesis, not protein breakdown. This is incorrect.

Answer:

A. A lipid is being formed
B. It shows dehydration synthesis
C. Water is being formed