Joe is a college student interested in getting more muscular. A friend suggests that drinking a shake with raw eggs will increase his muscle mass. You tell him that one reason for cooking eggs prior to their consumption is that it releases ____.

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Cooking eggs helps to neutralize avidin, a protein that binds biotin (a B vitamin) and prevents its absorption. While cooking does not release iron, it does make it easier to consume eggs without the risk of biotin deficiency.

Joe Is a College Student Interested in Getting More Muscular