There Is No Official Classification of Fat Replacers, but They

question 4

Multiple Choice

There is no official classification of fat replacers, but they are generally grouped by

• A) the reduction in number of kcalories in the product.
• B) their functionality in the foods where they are used.
• C) the reduction in percentage of kcalories in the food.
• D) whether their chemical structure is carbohydrate, protein, or lipid based.

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Definitions:

Locus

The specific fixed position of a gene or DNA sequence on a chromosome, serving as a map reference for genetic studies.

Diploid

Referring to cells that contain two sets of chromosomes, one set inherited from each parent, typical of most body cells except for gametes.

Locus

A specific location or position on a chromosome where a particular gene or genetic marker is situated.

Chromosome

Colored body in the nucleus, composed of DNA and proteins and containing the primary genetic information of the cell; 23 pairs in humans.