WAEC Biology 2008 Question 25

Question 25

Food Substances and Enzymes

Which of the following food substances gives the least amount of calories?

  1. A.Rice
  2. B.Groundnuts
  3. C.Cabbage
  4. D.Egg yolk.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Cabbage)

Explanation

Cabbage is mostly water and fibre, so it gives very little energy compared with rice, groundnuts or egg yolk.