Essential Biochemistry - Chemistry Of Lipids (Section 1 - No. 1)
What is saponification?
The addition of hydrogen to unsaturated fats
The hydrolysis of triglycerides by alkali
The oxidation of fats
The determination of the degree of unsaturation in a fat
Explanation
Saponification is the hydrolysis of triglycerides by alkali, which produces glycerol and fatty acid salts (soaps).
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