Which modifications of fatty acids will best keep triglycerides solid at warmer temperatures?

A) creating cis double bonds to the fatty acids
B) adding hydrogens to the fatty acids
C) creating trans double bonds to the fatty acids
D) adding hydrogens and trans double bonds to the fatty acids
E) adding cis double bonds and trans double bonds to the fatty acids


Answer: D) adding hydrogens and trans double bonds to the fatty acids

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