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RRMR · **on:** Aug 27, 2018

Lutefisk is a traditional Scandinavian food that is prepared by soaking a white fish, such as cod, in lye (NaOH). How does soaking the fish in lye cook it?

A) A strong base will allow the fish to be heated to higher temperatures more quickly.
B) A strong base will break down or denature the protein in the fish.
C) A strong base will neutralize the fatty acids in the fish.
D) A strong base will raise the pH of blood in the fish.

Question 2

Which of the following is not classified as a functional group?

A) the C O of an aldehyde
B) the -COOH of a carboxylic acid
C) the CH3 of an alkane
D) the -OH of an alcohol