During the process of saponification,fatty acid molecules are released from triacylglycerols by treatment(s)with a strong
A) base.
B) acid.
C) base and heat.
D) acid and heat.

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Saponification involves the hydrolysis of triacylglycerols with a strong base and heat to release fatty acid salts (soaps) and glycerol.

During the Process of Saponification,fatty Acid Molecules Are Released from Triacylglycerols