Fatty acids with an even number of carbons are degraded exclusively into ____
A) ?glucose
B) ?fructose
C) ?acetyl-CoA
D) ?triacylglycerols
C
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a) a measure of protein quality determined by comparing the amount of the limiting amino acid in a food with that in a reference protein. b) the freshness of meat determined by the biological activity of the actin and myosin filaments. c) how efficiently a protein in the diet can be used to make body proteins. d) the ratio of nonessential to essential amino acids present in a food.
All of the following are ways in which fatty acids can differ from one another EXCEPT ________.
A. average number of calories per gram B. chain length C. number of double bonds D. degree of saturation
The method of assessing body composition considered to be the "gold standard" is
A. underwater weighing. B. dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA). C. bioelectrical impedance. D. skinfold thickness.
Which population group is considered at low risk for iron-deficiency anemia?
A. pregnant women B. vegans C. infants and preschool children D. middle-aged businessmen