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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.

Question 2

Which product provides abundant amounts of omega-3 fatty acids?
 
  a. Palm oil
  b. Walnut oil
  c. Soybean oil
  d. Flaxseed oil
  e. Corn oil


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macybarnes

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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D


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Reply #2 on: Aug 20, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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Reply #3 on: Aug 20, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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