Tristearin is a molecule composed of glycerol attached to 3 fatty acids. It stores energy and, when broken down, delivers fatty acids to the bloodstream to be used throughout the body. The presence of which of the following structural characteristics allows this molecule to effectively store long-term energy? glycerol molecule multiple hydroxyl groups multiple carbon rings chains of carbons

chains of carbons

Explanation:

Tristearin is a triglyceride containing a glycerol molecule attached to 3 fatty acids. According to the question, it has the ability to store energy for a long-term. This ability is due to the LONG CHAINS OF CARBON present in its chemical structure.

Fatty acids are long chains of hydrocarbon with a carboxylic acid functional group (-COOH). Fatty acids are able to store energy in the carbon bonds that form in these long carbon chains that comprises its structure. Therefore, Tristearin is effective at storing energy for a long-term due to the chains of carbon in its structure.