Certain Nutrients Are Considered "Essential" in the Diets of Some

question 25

Multiple Choice

Certain nutrients are considered "essential" in the diets of some animals because

• A) only those animals use those nutrients.
• B) the nutrients are subunits of important polymers.
• C) these animals are not able to synthesize these nutrients.
• D) the nutrients are necessary coenzymes.
• E) only certain foods contain them.

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