Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781305073951
Author: Cecie Starr, Ralph Taggart, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 39, Problem 12SQ
_______ is (are) a good source of omega-3 fatty acids that can reduce the risk of heart disease.
- a. Oatmeal
- b. Legumes
- c. Fish
- d. Com syrup
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