The first step of glycolysis is

A. deamination of glucose.
B. dephosphorylation of glucose.
C. phosphorylation of glucose.
D. condensation of glucose to lactate.


Answer: C

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Kevin was a participant in a clinical study to determine how much niacin cures pellagra, the niacin deficiency disease. During the study, he consumed only a formula diet that was deficient in niacin. After developing pellagra, he was given 2 mg of niacin a day for 2 weeks, but he still suffered from the disease, so the scientists added 2 mg of the vitamin to Kevin's formula. By the beginning of the 5th week of the study, the researchers noticed that Kevin's signs and symptoms were greatly improved. At the end of the 5th week, he was feeling fine. The researchers concluded that

A. Kevin's niacin requirement was about 4 mg a day. B. the RDA for niacin should be 4 mg. C. Kevin's Daily Value for niacin was 4 mg a day. D. the AI for niacin should be 4 mg plus 60 mg as a margin of safety.

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A single, fertilized human egg is referred to as a(n)

A) embryo. B) blastocyst. C) zygote. D) fetus.

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How many ounces from the protein foods group are needed daily to meet nutrient needs for a child who needs 1000 kcal/day?

a. 2 b. 3 c. 4 d. 5 e. 6

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The term pyrosis means:

a. vomiting. b. tissue erosion. c. intestinal pain. d. heartburn.

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