In the United States, the primary reason that crops are genetically modified is to
A) confer resistance to herbicides. B) increase their nutrient density.
C) increase their fiber content. D) confer resistance to drought.
A
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A. lipoprotein lipase B. epinephrine C. insulin D. estrogen
Which of the following vitamins has been shown to reduce the risk of certain cancers, especially colon cancer?
A) thiamin B) vitamin C C) folate D) alpha-tocopherol
What processes occur in the large intestine?
1.fiber binds cholesterol 2.pancreatic amylase finishes carbohydrate digestion 3.water and sodium are absorbed 4.acids complete the breakdown of protein strands
A food scientist has chemically analyzed a food item to determine its ingredients. One of the ingredients was a complex chemical that consisted of several hundred glucose molecules bonded together. When the scientist tested the complex chemical, he discovered it couldn't be digested by humans. Based on this information, the complex chemical was a form of ________.
A. sucrose B. fiber C. lactose D. starch