Saponification Select one: a. is a hydrolysis reaction. b. results in the production of triglycerides. c. is used to store energy for later use. d. is a reaction found in plant metabolism.

The correct option is A ( is a hydrolysis reaction).

Explanation:

Saponification is the alkaline hydrolysis ( using sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide) of fats and oil. It is commonly used for making of soaps which are used for washing and cleaning.

The process is a hydrolysis reaction because there is splitting of ester linkage bonds of triglycerides and addition of hydroxyl group from a hydroxide. This process leads to the production of alkaline salts of long chain fatty acids(soaps). This can be summarised below

Triglycerides (fats&oil) + base( NaOH)

> Soap + Alcohol

a. decomposes use carbon from dead organisms as fuel for cellular respiration, returning carbon dioxide back into the atmosphere.

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