The initial rate of enzymatic reactions is dependent on the concentrations of the enzyme and the substrates. At a fixed enzyme concentration, the initial reaction rate is:

The body fat stores in ruminants are typically highly saturated compared with monogastrics as:

The major end-products of energy substrates produced by fermentation of plant fibers include:

Which source of carbohydrate would provide the least apparent digestible energy to monogastric animals if the sources were provided in equal amounts in the diet?

An aliphatic compound refers to a compound containing carbon and hydrogen joined together in straight chains, branched chains, or non-aromatic rings 

A broad definition of fiber is a:

Glycogen is a carbohydrate polymer produced by mammals. Which statement best describes the similarity of glycogen to carbohydrates produced by plants,

What technique is used to measure heat production indirectly by assessing O₂ consumption and CO₂ production?

Starch and glycogen are two examples of homopolysaccharides.

Lignin is a component of plant cell walls that is _____.