Bacteria are beneficial to animal nutrition, including that of humans. Which of the following is among their greatest benefits to us?

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: production of biotin and vitamin K

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With a 24-hour fast, the body is nearly depleted of liver glycogen. Where does the liver predominantly get the material it needs to manufacture glucose?

a. Continued breakdown of liver glycogen until complete depletion b. Breakdown of skeletal muscle c. Breakdown of red blood cells d. Manufacture of ketone bodies

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Which of the following is a feature of cholesterol?

a. Its Daily Value is 300 mg b. Its structure is similar to that of lecithin c. Most of the body's cholesterol is found circulating in the bloodstream d. The amount consumed in the diet usually exceeds the amount synthesized in the body

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A protein with an exclusive beta-sheet conformation is a fibrous protein

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Fat-free tissue is more metabolically active than adipose tissue

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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