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name the macromolecule.

Question

name the macromolecule.

Explanation:

Brief Explanations

Lipids are a diverse group of organic compounds that are insoluble in water but soluble in non - polar solvents. Triglycerides are a type of lipid. A triglyceride molecule is composed of a glycerol backbone and three fatty acid chains. In the given structure, we can observe the glycerol part (with three hydroxyl groups esterified) and the three fatty acid chains (the long hydrocarbon chains attached via ester linkages).

Answer:

Triglyceride