Which of the following products are generated when triacylglycerols undergo saponification?
A)fatty acid and glycerol
B)fatty alcohols and fatty acids
C)salts of fatty acids and fatty alcohols
D)salts of fatty acids and glycerol

Question

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Saponification of triacylglycerols involves the hydrolysis of the ester bonds in the presence of a base, resulting in the formation of glycerol and the salts of fatty acids.

Which of the Following Products Are Generated When Triacylglycerols Undergo