Which statement describe a relationship between protein/amino acids and heart disease?
a. Substituting soy protein for animal protein raises blood cholesterol levels.
b. High blood levels of the amino acid arginine are a risk factor for atherosclerosis.
c. High levels of homocysteine in food promote elevation of blood low-density lipoproteins.
d. Elevated blood homocysteine levels are associated with smoking cigarettes and drinking alcohol.
e. High blood levels of phenylalanine dampen inflammatory responses, reducing risk of heart disease.
ANS: D
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