When amino acids are deaminated, the immediate products are ammonia and often a ____
a. uric acid
b. keto acid
c. folic acid
d. gluco acid
e. phyto acid
ANS: B
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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A. Proteins speed the transfer of amine groups to new acid groups and side chains. B. Proteins uncoil and lose their shape. C. Proteins attract hydrogen ions and neutralize their effects. D. Proteins release hydrogen into the blood.
Which of the following is likely to limit the availability of food?
a) Socioeconomic status b) Health status c) Where a person lives d) All of these statements are true
What best describes a feature of the minerals as nutrients?
A) ?Minerals yield only a small amount of energy. B) ?Minerals are easily destroyed and must be handled carefully. C) ?Minerals are never bound to any substance in the body. D) ?Minerals can be lost during food-refining processes.