Why Do Oils Form a Significant Part of the Nutritional

question 56

Multiple Choice

Why do oils form a significant part of the nutritional reserves in many seeds?

• A)Oils help keep the embryo hydrated, allowing the seed to survive in dry habitats.
• B)The oils reduce the density of the seed and allow for water dispersal.
• C)Oils contain more mineral nutrients than carbohydrates.
• D)Oils store twice as much energy as an equivalent mass of starch.

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Definitions:

Osteoclast Activity

The process involving osteoclast cells breaking down bone tissue, releasing calcium and phosphate into the blood.

Epiphyseal Plate

Also known as the growth plate, it is a hyaline cartilage plate in the metaphysis at each end of a long bone, where bone growth occurs in children and adolescents.

Medullary Cavity

The central cavity of bone shafts where red bone marrow and/or yellow bone marrow (fat) is stored.

Osteoporosis

A condition characterized by weakened bones that are more prone to fracture, often resulting from hormonal changes or deficiency of calcium or vitamin D.