An Example of a Protective Factor Found in Functional Foods

question 21

Multiple Choice

An example of a protective factor found in functional foods is:

• A) phytochemicals.
• B) resistant starch.
• C) functional fiber.
• D) oligosaccharides.

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Definitions:

Vaccination

The process of administering a vaccine to stimulate the body's immune system to protect against specific diseases.

Pathogenicity

The ability of a microorganism (such as a bacterium, virus, or fungus) to cause disease in a host organism.

Viral Reassortment

A process where two or more viruses infect the same host cell and exchange genetic material, potentially creating new virus strains with distinct properties.