Which Statement About Trans-Fatty Acids Is FALSE

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which statement about trans-fatty acids is FALSE? 

• A) In nature, most double bonds are cis. Few are trans. 
• B) Hydrogenation converts cis-fatty acids to trans-fatty acids. 
• C) The conversion of cis-fatty acids to trans-fatty acids is inhibited by the presence of antioxidants. 
• D) In the body, trans-fatty acids are metabolized more like saturated fats than unsaturated fats. 
• E) The hydrogen atoms are located on opposite sides of the double bond.

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