Which statement about trans-fatty acids is FALSE?

a. In nature, most double bonds are cis. Few are trans.
b. Hydrogenation converts cis-fatty acids to trans-fatty acids.
c. The conversion of cis-fatty acids to trans-fatty acids is inhibited by the presence of antioxidants.
d. In the body, trans-fatty acids are metabolized more like saturated fats than unsaturated fats.
e. The hydrogen atoms are located on opposite sides of the double bond.


Answer: C

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