Which of the Following Has Been Associated with Atherosclerosis and Should

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following has been associated with atherosclerosis and should be eliminated from one's diet for health reasons?

• A) butter
• B) olive oil
• C) liver and kidney organ meat
• D) butter, liver, and kidney organ meat

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Definitions:

Side Chain

A group of atoms attached to the main part of a molecule and having a composition and structure independent of the molecule's primary structure.

Amino Acid

Organic compounds containing an amine (-NH2) and a carboxyl (-COOH) functional group, along with a side chain; they are the building blocks of proteins.

Complete Proteins

Proteins that contain all nine essential amino acids necessary for the dietary needs of humans.

Side Chain

The part of an organic molecule that is attached to the main chain (or backbone) of the molecule, which can influence the molecule's properties and reactivity.