Which of the following statements is true of the amino acid disorder homocystinuria?
A. Cysteine is not converted to homocysteine.
B. Homocysteine is not converted to cysteine.
C. Homocysteine is not converted to lysine.
D. Homocysteine is not converted to leucine.
E. Cysteine is not converted to valine.
Answer: B
You might also like to view...
PT is a 65 yo M who comes to the emergency room complaining of chest pain. Several diagnostic tests conclude that he has suffered an MI. The registered dietitian is consulted for nutrition education. PT reports that he has gained 30 pounds in the previous year due to his hectic work schedule, which forces him to eat out often. In addition, he is physically inactive. PT also reports that he has a
family history of heart disease and his father died of an MI. HT: 5'9 WT: 190# Waist Circumference: 105 cm BP: 140/93 Cholesterol: 259 LDL: 180 HDL: 58 TG: 234 Diet Hx: B Egg and sausage muffin Coffee L Ham and cheese sandwich on white bread Potato chips Soda D Chicken breast Mashed potatoes Iced tea Cheesecake The registered dietitian may recommend which of the following additions to PT's diet to help decrease the absorption of lipids? a. nuts b. magnesium c. folate d. soluble fiber e. protein
Which of the following biomechanical conditions is associated with overweight and obesity?
A. sleep apnea B. prediabetes C. hypertension D. infertility E. stomach cancer
A factor that does not affect the BMR is:
a. age. b. fever. c. heart rate. d. pregnancy.
Many consumers find nutrition and exercise information on the Internet and studies have shown that this information increases knowledge and results in a positive change in health status
Indicate whether the statement is true or false