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Khapra beetle larvae were raised on basal diet to which was added increasing amount of cholesterol. The result is shown in the accompanying graph. It indicates

A

Cholesterol is an essential dietary requirement

B

Growth of beetle is directly proportional to cholesterol concentration

C

Cholesterol concentration of `2mug//g` diet is optimum

D

Growth is inhibited when cholesterol concentration exceeds `2mug//g` of diet.

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