Why would a bioterrorism agent that shut down the electron transport chain be of urgent concern for Homeland Security?


Oxidative phosphorylation accounts for approximately 90% of ATP production and involves a series of linked chemical reactions that make up the electron transport chain. If the body could not generate ATP via the electron transport chain, death would result.

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A. 5 g/day. B. 1.5 g/day. C. 2.4 g/day. D. 3 g/day.

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Which vitamins, along with zinc, are essential for wound healing in surgery clients?

A) ?vitamins B and E B) ?vitamin K and folic acid C) ?vitamin D and thiamine D) ?vitamins A and C

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What specific strategies would you suggest to someone who wanted to incorporate fruits and vegetables into his or her diet to replace high-fat, high-sugar snack choices?

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Altered excretion of potassium, magnesium, and calcium are side effects associated with the use of ____.?

A) ?narcotics B) ?antihypertensives C) ?diuretics D) ?laxatives

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