Within a wheat kernel is a soft, white portion containing starch and protein called the:
a. kernel.
b. husk.
c. endosperm.
d. germ.
e. chaff.
c
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The FDA and the EPA advise that young children should eat fish and shellfish that are lower in mercury such as _____.
A. tilefish from the Gulf of Mexico B. swordfish C. king mackerel D. salmon E. shark
The sequential order of the amino acids in the polypeptide chain is called the ________.
A. primary structure B. secondary structure C. tertiary structure D. quaternary structure
Which situation would best describe the term pica?
A) an athlete taking a protein powder supplement B) a pregnant woman eating dirt or clay C) an older adult experiencing signs of milk intolerance D) a toddler insisting that he eat only macaroni and cheese every day
With prolonged undernutrition, adults can lose up to _____ of their body weight and survive.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).