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KEROCHI
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10/20/05 - 11:16 AM

What molecule in egg white binds up biotin & causes deficiency?

a. laminin

b. avidin

c. actin

d. serine

reet
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10/20/05 - 11:17 AM

b. avidin

its biotin binding protein.AVIDIN which in raw eggs.

BIOTIN DEFICIENCY-causes -HAIR LOSS, intestine inflamation, muscle pain

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KEROCHI
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10/20/05 - 11:19 AM

hi reet!

correct answer

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