Which Statement Describes a Feature of Trans-Fatty Acids

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which statement describes a feature of trans-fatty acids?

• A)In nature, most double bonds are trans.
• B)Hydrogenation converts trans-fatty acids to cis-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 like unsaturated fats.
• E)The hydrogen atoms are located on the same side of a double bond.

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Definitions:

Characteristic Stretching

The unique vibration of molecular bonds within a molecule, used in infrared spectroscopy to identify specific functional groups.

Frequency

The number of cycles or vibrations per unit of time; in physics and chemistry, it often relates to the energy levels of atoms and molecules.

Least Intense

Describes the weakest signal or effect in a set of data or spectral analysis, often indicative of low concentration or sensitivity.

Stretches

In spectroscopy, refers to the vibrational movements (stretching and bending) of molecular bonds that are studied to identify functional groups in molecules.