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The following points highlight the top four properties of triglycerols. The properties are: 1. Hydrolysis 2. Saponification 3. Rancidity 4. Lipid peroxidation in vivo. Triglycerols: Property # 1. Hydrolysis: Triglycerols undergo stepwise enzymatic hydrolysis to finally liberate free fatty acids and glycerol. The process of hydrolysis, catalyzed by lipase is important for digestion of fat. Triglycerols: Property # 2. Saponification: [...]

This article throws light upon the top four classes of biomolecules. The top four classes of biomolecules are: (1) Carbohydrates (2) Lipids (3) Proteins and Amino Acids and (4) Isoprenoids and Pigments. Biomolecules: The living matter is composed of mainly six elements — carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, phosphorus and sulfur. These elements together constitute about 90% of the dry weight [...]