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PTECH Biochemistry QUESTION #3380
Question 1
'Saponification' is the chemical process of making soap by reacting fats with:
  • Acids
  • Strong bases (like $NaOH$)✔️
  • Enzymes
  • Oxygen
Correct Answer Explanation
Hydrolysis of triglycerides with an alkali produces glycerol and salts of fatty acids (soap).