If a nutrient is released into the soil during decomposition of organic material, _______ has occured

A. Mineralization
B. Immobilization
C. Antagonism
D. Soil Mining


Ans: A. Mineralization

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Lucie is practicing good cognitive skills for weight loss when she tells herself:

a. "I shouldn't have eaten that ice cream yesterday... no wonder I'm fat." b. "I was able to walk on the treadmill 15 minutes longer today than I could 2 weeks ago... my fitness level is improving." c. "I really, really want to lose weight; I just can't seem to succeed no matter how hard I try." d. "I need to remember to stop by the grocery store and pick up some more fresh vegetables for salads, and some light vinaigrette."

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Proteins have a quaternary structure when two or more polypeptide chains come together to form the final protein

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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All of the following are examples of a mineral serving as a cofactor EXCEPT:

1.iron is needed for hemoglobin’s function in oxygen and carbon dioxide transport. 2.zinc is needed to activate or is a component of over 200 enzymes. 3.magnesium activates over 300 enzymes involved in the formation of energy and proteins. 4.beta-carotene serves as a precursor to the formation of vitamin A.

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Which of the following diseases has the greatest negative impact on the effectiveness of drug absorption?

a. diabetes b. Crohn's disease c. Huntington's disease d. Cushing's disease

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