Omnivore's Dilemma Chapter 1

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  • 2. 

    According to Todd Dawson, who has extensively studied our cells, on a cellular level, we look like "____ ____ with legs." (p13)

    Explanation
    According to Todd Dawson, our cells resemble "corn chip, corn chips with legs" on a cellular level. This analogy suggests that our cells have a similar structure or appearance to corn chips, and the addition of "with legs" implies that this description applies to living organisms.

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    There is one element that is present in all of the molecules that make up all of ourselves. It is the molecule that is the building block of all of life. What is that molecule?

    • Calcium

    • Iron

    • Oxygen

    • Carbon

    • Ice cream

    Correct Answer
    A. Carbon
    Explanation
    Carbon is the correct answer because it is the molecule that is present in all of the molecules that make up all of ourselves. Carbon is the building block of life as it forms the backbone of organic compounds, including proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids. It has the unique ability to form covalent bonds with other carbon atoms and a wide variety of other elements, allowing for the vast diversity of molecules necessary for life. Calcium, iron, oxygen, and ice cream are not present in all molecules that make up all of ourselves, making them incorrect options.

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    What are the four different food chains that we are going to follow in this book?

    • The food chain of the chicken

    • The food chain of the hunter gatherer

    • The food chain of your family

    • The Industrial Food chain

    • The industrial Organic food chain

    • The Food chain of a McDonald;s French Fry

    • The Local and Sustainable food chain

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. The food chain of the hunter gatherer
    A. The Industrial Food chain
    A. The industrial Organic food chain
    A. The Local and Sustainable food chain
    Explanation
    The correct answer is the food chain of the hunter gatherer, the Industrial Food chain, the industrial Organic food chain, and the Local and Sustainable food chain. These four food chains are likely to be followed in the book as they represent different ways in which food is sourced and consumed. The food chain of the hunter gatherer represents a traditional way of obtaining food from nature. The Industrial Food chain represents the modern industrialized system of food production and distribution. The industrial Organic food chain represents a variation of the industrial system that focuses on organic farming practices. The Local and Sustainable food chain represents a movement towards locally sourced and environmentally friendly food options.

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