A compound produced as a result of a chemical reaction of an alcohol with an acid in which water molecule is released is called_.
Correct answer: D. Neutral lipid
- A. Monosaccharide
- B. Fatty acid
- C. Nucleic acid
- D. Neutral lipid
Explanation
Neutral lipids, such as triglycerides, are formed when an alcohol (glycerol) reacts with fatty acids, releasing water molecules in a process called esterification.
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