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For each of the reaction characterizations, select from the response list the type of reaction of fats and oils that will produce the indicated effect. Responses may be used more than once or need not be used at all.

-Decreases the degree of fatty acid unsaturation

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Use the following to answer the questions below:
For each of the reaction characterizations, select from the response list the type of reaction of fats and oils that will produce the indicated effect. Responses may be used more than once or need not be used at all.

-Decreases the degree of fatty acid unsaturation

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Hydrogenation is the process of adding hydrogen to unsaturated fats, which decreases the degree of unsaturation by converting double bonds into single bonds. This can create saturated fats or trans fats. Neither saponification, rancidity, nor hydrolysis has this effect.

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