The _____ of a Food Describes the Extent to Which

question 18

Multiple Choice

The _____ of a food describes the extent to which the body is able to absorb the nutrients from the food and use them.

• A)digestibility
• B)essentiality
• C)homeostasis
• D)bioavailability

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Definitions:

Mitochondrial DNA

Genetic material found in mitochondria, distinct from nuclear DNA, and inherited matrilineally, used in studies of genetic ancestry and evolutionary biology.

Geneticist

A scientist who studies genetics, exploring the inheritance of traits and the structure, function, and behavior of genes.

Aotearoa

The Māori name for New Zealand, often used to reflect the country's cultural heritage and identity.

Mythological Ancestry

The lineage or descendants of characters from myths, often involving gods, heroes, or mythical creatures, used to explain natural phenomena or cultural practices.