Explain the composition of triglyceride.

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Triglyceride is a glyceride, which is formed from a single molecule of glycerol, esterified with three fatty acids. It is mainly present in vegetable oils and animal fat.

Where R1, R2, and R3 are fatty acids. These three fatty acids can be same or different.

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