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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