How many ATP are required if I form tripalmitin by glycerol and palmitate? And how is the equation?

Answer 1

The equation for the formation of tripalmitin from glycerol and palmitate is:

Glycerol + 3 Palmitate → Tripalmitin + 3 ATP

Therefore, 3 ATP are required to form tripalmitin from glycerol and palmitate.

Answer 2

Why? I still don't understand why the 3ATP is on right hand side but why you said it is required but not spend