Polypeptide chains are twisted and folded into a three-dimensional shape called the protein's _____ structure
a. primary
b. secondary
c. tertiary
d. quaternary
b
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Obesity is second only to _________ in causing premature deaths.
a. motor vehicle accidents b. tobacco c. underweight d. suicide e. alcohol
An overweight elderly woman with type 2 diabetes visits her health care provider. When asked how her blood sugar control has been, the woman remarks, "Better than ever.". What blood test could the provider order to verify this?
a. Hemoglobin b. Hematocrit c. Hemoglobin A1C d. Blood triglycerides
Which of the following is the best defense in preventing long-term complications of diabetes?
a. Maintain blood glucose at close to normal levels. b. Avoid consuming concentrated sources of sugar and sweets. c. Eat roughly the same amount of food at each meal. d. Eat at roughly the same time each day.
What happens to oils when they are hydrogenated?
a. The carbon chains become longer b. The oils become more solid c. "Off" odors are removed d. Digestion is faster but absorption is slower e. All of the above