A glycerol with three fatty acids attached is referred to as a ________.
A)prostaglandin
B)nucleic acid
C)steroid
D)fat

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A glycerol molecule with three fatty acids attached is commonly known as a fat or a triglyceride. Triglycerides are the primary form of stored energy in animals and can also be found in some plants. Prostaglandins, nucleic acids, and steroids are not made up of glycerol and fatty acids.

A Glycerol with Three Fatty Acids Attached Is Referred to as a ________