Why might consuming raw eggs cause a biotin deficiency?

a. The cholesterol in egg yolks destroys the biotin in eggs.
b. Avidin in egg whites binds biotin and prevents its absorption.
c. The fat in raw egg yolks blocks the absorption of biotin.
d. Cooking eggs liberates the bound biotin increasing its bioavailability.


b. Avidin in egg whites binds biotin and prevents its absorption.

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

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A. glycogen loading B. glycogen super compensation C. glucose loading D. carbohydrate loading

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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a. 1/4 b. 1/3 c. 1/2 d. 2/3 e. 3/4

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