Why are most types of fiber indigestible in the human GI tract?
A) Beta bonds present in fiber are difficult for the body to break down.
B) The molecular structure of fiber is too highly coiled to be broken down.
C) Fiber is too viscous to be digested by bacteria in the colon.
D) Alpha bonds present in fiber are difficult for the body to break down.
Question 2
Which of the following fatty acids is uniquely critical to fetal neurologic and eye development?
A) linoleic acid B) palmitic acid
C) monounsaturated fatty acids D) docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)