As bones begin to form, calcium salts form crystals, called ____________________, on a matrix of the protein collagen

Fill in the blank with correct word


hydroxyapatite

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Lipids that consists of two fatty acids and a phosphate group attached to a glycerol backbone are called

A) diglycerides. B) phospholipids. C) triglycerides. D) monglycerides.

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Which of the following hormones has an orexigenic effect?

a. Peptide YY b. Cholecystokinin c. Glucagon-like peptide-1 d. Ghrelin

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The ________ is the most commonly used tool to measure protein quality.  Protein quality is determined based on both the amino acid composition score and the digestibility of the protein in the food source.

A. recommended dietary allowance (RDA) B. biological value (BV) C. protein efficiency ratio (PER) D. protein digestibility corrected amino acid score (PDCAAS)

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Approximately how many milliliters are contained in a half-cup of milk?

a. 50 b. 85 c. 120 d. 200

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