What is a ribosome?

a. A template for protein synthesis
b. A hard knot of subcutaneous protein mass
c. A structure upon which proteins are assembled
d. An antibody synthesized by specialized immune cells


c

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Victoria is a 21-year-old world-class gymnast who trains, on average, for about 6 hours/day. She frequently experiences stress fractures of the bones in her feet. Although she is not pregnant, she has not had a menstrual period for the past 6 months. Based on this information, Victoria probably has ________.

A. menopausal syndrome B. osteomalacia C. type 1 diabetes D. female athlete triad

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Children who miss breakfast but eat during the rest of the day are more likely to experience all of the following except:

a. being underweight. b. poor mental concentration. c. achieving lower test scores. d. being tardy or absent more often.

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Which group of symptoms is characteristic of the metabolic syndrome?

a. insulin resistance, abdominal obesity, reduced HDL cholesterol levels b. hypertension, hypoglycemia, abdominal obesity c. elevated liver enzymes, insulin resistance, microalbuminuria d. polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia

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All of the following are true regarding vitamin A EXCEPT:

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