When Eggs Are Overcooked, the

question 10

Multiple Choice

When eggs are overcooked, the

• A) fat-soluble vitamins-A, D, E, and K-are lost.
• B) minerals, especially selenium, iodine, zinc, iron, and copper, are lost.
• C) iron is not very available because, when exposed to heat, it binds to an egg protein that inhibits absorption.
• D) iron in the yolk is transformed into ferrous sulfide, causing an unpleasant flavor.

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