What does the alpha (?) end of a fatty acid contain?

a. A phosphorus atom
b. A carboxylic acid group
c. A methyl group
d. A nitrogen atom


b

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

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According to present-day growth charts, the average infant will double its birth weight at about ________ months of age and will triple its birth weight at about ________ months.

A. 12; 18 B. 10; 12 to 18 C. 4 to 6; 12 D. 2 to 3; 6

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In the process of digestion, the release of the hormone gastrin is caused by the:

A) presence of food in the stomach. B) secretion of saliva in the mouth. C) mechanical digestion of proteins in the mouth. D) secretion of mucus and pepsinogen in the stomach.

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The more alcohol a person consumes, the faster the liver metabolizes it

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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