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Why do most fatty acid chains have an even number of carbons?

A Great Dane puppy grew 5.5 lbs. of muscle in a week. How much Nitrogen did this puppy gain? (Assume muscle has 25% protein and its protein has common Nitrogen content). Please show your calculation.

What is the major end product of carbohydrate digestion that will be available for absorption in non-ruminants and in ruminants; respectively?

In the process of milk fat synthesis, where do the fatty acids come from?

What is “good cholesterol” and what does it do in the body?

List four requirements for adequate fermentation in the rumen.

If carbohydrates are not listed in Nutrient Requirement Tables, why are they included in diets?

The disaccharides below are comprised of which monosaccharides? Sucrose:                                          +                                          Lactose:                                          +                                          Maltose:                                          +                                         

Describe the process of lipid digestion and absorption in the small intestine of non-ruminant animals.

Your flock of chickens need methionine (hydrophobic and nonpolar amino acid) in their diet in order to grow out feathers and reduce the risk of cannibalistic behavior; however, the prepared diet you purchased contains more leucine (hydrophobic and nonpolar amino acid) than methionine. What potential problems do you foresee?