During fasting, cortisol promotes utilization of fats by stimulating the conversion of proteins to amino acids in muscle.

a. true
b. false


Answer: a. true

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Which group has radial symmetry?

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A. active transport. B. hyperpolarization. C. depolarization. D. repolarization. E. None of the choices are correct.

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If the frequency of hemophilia, an X-linked recessive disease, is 10% in males, what is the frequency of carriers in the population (both males and females)?

What will be an ideal response?

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