Some People Who Contract Malaria Are Weak During Recovery and Cannot

question 42

Multiple Choice

Some people who contract malaria are weak during recovery and cannot exert themselves for any length of time because the parasitic infection has caused the rupture of a large percentage of blood cells. Some people suggest that they should eat rare steak while in recovery. What is the premise of this suggestion?

• A)Eating rare steak will help increase the iron content in their bodies, which can be used in forming new red blood cells.
• B)Eating rare steak will supply all eight essential amino acids, which are important for building new muscle.
• C)The steak is high in protein and provides many calories without too much fat.
• D)Digesting the protein in the steak takes time, therefore energy is provided slowly in the hours after the meal.

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Definitions:

Chromoplasts

Plant cell organelles that contain pigments and are responsible for the colors of fruits and flowers.

Pigments

Substances that give color to materials by absorbing certain wavelengths of light and reflecting others, widely used in paints, inks, and biological functions.

Motor Proteins

Proteins that convert chemical energy into mechanical work, driving cellular movements such as muscle contraction and intracellular cargo transport.

Intermediate Filaments

A component of the cell cytoskeleton, providing mechanical support for cells and tissues and involved in cell adhesion, transport, and integrity.