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As forces for interaction I like to speak of The Big Three: hydrogen bonds; hydr

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Question

As forces for interaction I like to speak of The Big Three: hydrogen bonds; hydrophobic interactions; charge/charge (electrostatic) interactions. Which of these interactions could a TRIACYLGLYCEROL molecule (same as a triglyceride molecule) participate in? (structure on p. 183)

A. hydrogen bonds only

B. hydrophobic interaction only

C. both hydrogen bonds and hydrophobic interaction

D. hydrogen bonds, hydrophobic interaction, and charge/charge interaction E. charge/charge interaction and hydrophobic interaction

Explanation / Answer

As forces for interaction I like to speak of The Big Three: hydrogen bonds; hydrophobic interactions; charge/charge (electrostatic) interactions. Which of these interactions could a TRIACYLGLYCEROL molecule (same as a triglyceride molecule) participate in?

A. hydrogen bonds only