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What is the process of breakdown of fat into glycerol and free fatty acid called?

a) Addition
b) Reduction
c) Oxidation
d) Lipolysis

Answer: a
Explanation: The breakdown of fat into glycerol and free fatty acids is called lipolysis. Lipolysed fat has a rancid taste and smell, caused by the presence of low molecular free fatty acids.

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