Which of the Following Dietary Components Is Thought to Be

question 115

Multiple Choice

Which of the following dietary components is thought to be protective against certain types of cancer?

• A)Fiber
• B)Inositol and biotin
• C)Certain saturated fats
• D)Protein from animal sources
• E)Certain sugars

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Definitions:

Cortex

The outer layer of an organ or structure, such as the cerebral cortex of the brain or the cortex of the kidney.

Epidermis

The outer layer of cells covering an organism, particularly the surface layer of skin.

Root Hairs

Thin, hair-like extensions from a root's surface that increase the surface area for water and nutrient absorption from the soil.

Eudicot

A major group of flowering plants that are characterized by having two seed leaves, or cotyledons, and a range of other structural features.