Protein _______ is a measure of how good the protein in food is at providing the essential amino acids the body needs.

A. Adequacy
B. Availability
C. Definability
D. Quality


Answer: D. Quality

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a. 15.2 b. 17.7 c. 20.8 d. 23.3 e. 25.1

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Ascorbic acid aids in healing, which of the following applies?

a. collagen to hydroxyproline b. proline to hydroxyproline to collagen c. hydroxyproline to proline to collagen d. hydroxyproline to collagen

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