The Chronic Overconsumption of Which of the Following Foods Can

question 90

Multiple Choice

The chronic overconsumption of which of the following foods can result in a biotin deficiency?

• A) herbal tea
• B) raw egg whites
• C) natural licorice
• D) grapefruit juice

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Definitions:

Bacteria

Microscopic, single-celled organisms found in virtually every environment on Earth, operating in both beneficial and harmful ways to humans.

Mitochondria

Organelles found in the cytoplasm of nearly all eukaryotic cells, responsible for producing energy through the process of oxidative phosphorylation, often referred to as the "powerhouses" of the cell.

Independently Living

The condition or practice of living in one's own residence and managing one's own affairs without reliance on others for daily activities.

Eukaryotic Cell

A type of cell characterized by the presence of a nucleus enclosed within a membrane, distinct from prokaryotic cells, which lack a nucleus.