Question
When ____ catalyzed in a process called saponification, soap (aka fatty acid salts) and glycerol are formed.
Answer
When lipid
breakdown is base catalyzed in a process called saponification, soap (aka fatty acid salts) and glycerol are formed.
Synonyms: Glycerin & Glycerol are the same thing.
Fun Fact: Lye is symbolic for some sort of Metal Hydroxide, NaOH or KOH: Sodium Hydroxide or Potassium Hydroxide.
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