Richard is a body-builder who consumes a "raw egg shake" every morning that contains one to two dozen raw eggs. Consuming raw egg whites puts Richard at risk for a _________blank deficiency.

Question

Multiple Choice

pantothenic acid

biotin

folate

vitamin B-6

Answer 1

Consuming raw egg whites puts Richard at risk for a biotin deficiency. This is because raw egg whites contain avidin, a protein that binds to biotin and prevents its absorption in the body.