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Triglycerides can be broken down into multiple long chain carboxylates by sodium hydroxide. This process is calledQuestion 13 options: transesterification. substitution. degradation. saponification.
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Triglycerides can be broken down into multiple long chain carboxylates by sodium hydroxide. This process is calledQuestion 13 options: transesterification. substitution. degradation. saponification.

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The described process is known as saponification, in which a triglyceride is broken into soaps and glycerine.

The correct answer is saponification (last choice).

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