How well do you know the hydrolysis process of fats?

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Which of the following is true about the hydrolysis of fats?

  • It involves the addition of three water molecules to the triglyceride molecule (correct)
  • It results in the combination of three fatty acid molecules with a single glycerol molecule
  • It involves the removal of three water molecules from the triglyceride molecule
  • It is the same process as the condensation of fatty acids with glycerol

What is the main component of the fat portion of our diet?

  • Triglycerides (correct)
  • Cholesterol
  • Saturated fatty acids
  • Phospholipids

How many water molecules are removed during the condensation of fatty acids with glycerol?

  • One
  • Three (correct)
  • Two
  • Four

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