Which one of the following is not called "food factor"?
Correct answer: D. Nucleic acids
- A. Proteins
- B. Carbohydrates
- C. Lipids
- D. Nucleic acids
Explanation
Nucleic acids are not called "food factors" because they are not used for energy or building tissues. They are the molecules that makeup DNA and RNA, which are responsible for storing genetic information.
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