Unprocessed Oils Are Best Stored in Airtight Containers Because ____

question 50

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
• E) this allows the oil to be stored long-term without additives

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Definitions:

Nerve Network

A system of interconnected nerve cells (neurons) that work together to process and transmit information in the body.

Depolarization

A reduction of the difference in charge between the inside and outside of the cell membrane, typically in a neuron, leading to the generation of an action potential.

Selectively Permeable

Describes biological membranes that allow certain substances to pass through while blocking others, thereby controlling the exchange of materials.

Resting Potential

The electrical potential of a neuron when not transmitting a signal, serving as the foundation for nerve impulse generation.