Which class of bioactive food components has the ability to get into the nucleus of cells and bind to DNA to influence gene expression?
A) ?lipophilic, small-molecular-weight molecules
B) ?glycoproteins
C) ?phospholipids
D) ?water-soluble vitamins
A
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The n-3 fatty acids are of current interest because of their relation to prevention of:
a. liver disease. b. respiratory infections. c. cardiovascular disease. d. urinary tract infections.
The most ancient methods of food preservation all relied on
A) changing the molecular structure of foods. B) very brief preservation periods. C) heating techniques. D) drawing water out of the plant or animal cells.
Kayla consumes a sugar-frosted doughnut for a snack. In her gastrointestinal tract, the sucrose in the doughnut is digested into
A. maltose and glycogen. B. mannose and galactose. C. glucose and fructose. D. lactose and maltose.