What process is utilized to convert liquid plant oils into semi-solid materials that, when ingested , play a
role in raising blood cholesterol levels ?

a. Halogenation

b. Hydrogenation

c. Hydrohalogenation

d. Hydrolysis

Option b] Hydrogenation

Step-by-step explanation

The process of converting the liquid plant oil to semi solid material occurs when hydrogenation is carried out.
Plant oils are liquid in state due to presence of unsaturation i.e. double bonds
When hydrogenation is carried out, the double bonds are reduced to single bonds i.e. unsaturated compounds are converted to saturated compounds.
The saturated oils are solid in state
This process is called as hydrogenation

This happens when cholesterol levels are raised and cholesterol is saturated fat present in the body.