MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #159

A researcher is studying the environmental fate of ethanol as a fuel additive. Which of the following is a potential consequence of ethanol's ability to form esters with fatty acids?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #159

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A researcher is studying the environmental fate of ethanol as a fuel additive. Which of the following is a potential consequence of ethanol's ability to form esters with fatty acids?

    • A) Formation of bioactive compounds with antimicrobial properties
    • B) Production of greenhouse gases through microbial degradation
    • C) Enhanced water solubility and decreased persistence in the environment
    • D) Increased toxicity to aquatic organisms

    Answer: Production of greenhouse gases through microbial degradation

    Explanation: Ethanol's ability to form esters with fatty acids can lead to the production of greenhouse gases through microbial degradation. The other options describe different effects that are not directly related to ester formation.