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

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?

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

List four requirements for adequate fermentation in the rumen.

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.

Explain in details three roles of glucose in fat synthesis.

Feeding high grain diets or feeding high polyunsaturated (PUFA) diets can lead to milk fat depression. Explain the biological processes associated with milk fat depression.