In 1820,the Courses and Reading Lists at the Top Female

question 44

Multiple Choice

In 1820,the courses and reading lists at the top female academies

• A) continued to lag behind those of similar male schools.
• B) avoided rigorous academic study in favor of ornamental arts.
• C) resembled the courses and reading lists at elite male colleges.
• D) reflected the fact that both wealthy and poor women attended.

---

Definitions:

Fats

Molecules composed of triglycerides that are solid at room temperature, commonly found in animals and some plants, and serve as a major energy source.

Oils

Organic substances that are liquid at room temperature and are insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents.

Fatty Acid Structures

The molecular arrangement of fatty acids, which typically consist of long hydrocarbon chains with a terminal carboxylic acid group; can be saturated or unsaturated.

Acid Base Hydrolysis

A reaction where water and an acid or base catalyze the breakdown of a molecule, often leading to the cleavage of chemical bonds.