A decomposition reaction of a triglyceride could yield
A) a steroid.
B) a hormone.
C) monoglyceride and a fatty acid.
D) a diglyceride and two fatty acids.
E) glycerol and three fatty acids.

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Triglycerides are composed of a glycerol molecule and three fatty acid molecules. A decomposition reaction of a triglyceride breaks the chemical bond between the glycerol molecule and the three fatty acid molecules, resulting in the formation of glycerol and three fatty acids. Therefore, choice E is the best answer. Choices A, B, C, and D are incorrect as they do not reflect the products of a decomposition reaction of triglycerides.

A Decomposition Reaction of a Triglyceride Could Yield