Because Humans Lack the _____ Needed to Digest Two of the Oligosaccharides

question 63

Multiple Choice

Because humans lack the _____ needed to digest two of the oligosaccharides commonly found in dried beans, soybeans, peas, and lentils, these foods are fermented by bacteria in the large intestine.

• A)enzymes
• B)gastric acid
• C)raffinose
• D)stachyose

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Definitions:

Absolute Advantage

A condition where a country, entity, or individual can produce a good or service more efficiently than competitors using the same amount of resources.

Comparative Advantage

The ability of an individual, firm, or country to produce a good or service at a lower opportunity cost compared to others.

Minutes

Units of time equal to one-sixtieth of an hour or 60 seconds, often used to measure the duration of events or periods of time.

Comparative Advantage

Comparative advantage occurs when one entity can produce a good or service at a lower opportunity cost than another, leading to more efficient trade possibilities.