At the cellular level, which mineral interacts with vitamin A by promoting growth and helping to synthesize retinol-binding protein??

A) cobalt?
B) ?zinc
C) ?silicon
D) ?chromium


B

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The body's immediate energy needs are supplied by:

a. glucose. b. ATP. c. acetyl CoA. d. phosphocreatine.

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Which of the following is a property of the fat-soluble vitamins?

a. Most of them are synthesized by intestinal bacteria b. Intestinal transport occurs by way of the portal circulation c. Deficiency symptoms may take years to develop on a poor diet d. Toxicity risk is higher for vitamins E and K than for other fat-soluble vitamins

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Which part of an individual amino acid distinguishes it from other amino acids?

A) side chain B) acid group C) central carbon D) amine group

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For a vegan, which of the following would NOT be an example of protein complementarity to get a proper mixture of amino acids?

A. Bread and navy beans B. Kidney beans and rice C. Kidney beans in a taco shell made from corn and wheat D. Pasta with tomato sauce and Italian bread E. Pasta e fagioli (pasta fazool) or pasta cooked with navy beans

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