Unprocessed Oils Are Best Stored in Airtight Containers Because

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Multiple Choice

Unprocessed oils are best stored in airtight containers because:

• A) exposure to the air will decrease the likelihood of rancidity.
• B) airtight storage destroys the natural antioxidants in the oils.
• C) points of unsaturation in their molecules are vulnerable to oxidation.
• D) this prevents hydrogenation, which makes them less healthful.

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Definitions:

Proportion

A statistical measure that indicates the fraction of the total number of items in a certain category or characteristic.

Two-tail Test

A statistical test that is used to determine if there is a significant difference between a sample and a particular population mean, where the critical region is split between both tails of the distribution.

Population Proportion

A measure that describes the percentage of a specific characteristic in a population.

Z-test

An analysis technique that evaluates the difference in means between two populations with known variances and substantial sample sizes.