What amino acid is classified as conditionally essential when dietary intake of phenylalanine is insufficient or the body cannot normally metabolize phenylalanine?

a. Cysteine b. Tyrosine
c. Glutamine d. Isoleucine


b

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A) ?cranberry juice B) ?pancakes C) ?coleslaw D) ?boiled potatoes

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When combined with regular exercise, ____________ can slow the skeletal deterioration that occurs with age and can reduce the risk of osteoporosis.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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What reaction can supply ATP quickly for up to three minutes anaerobically?

a. Glucose to pyruvate b. Glycogen to glucose c. Fatty acid oxidation d. Release of phosphate from creatine phosphate e. Conversion of ADP to ATP

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Which of the following is a feature of prescription drug use for treatment of obesity?

a. Most drugs may be safely prescribed even in otherwise healthy obese people. b. Most experts believe that drugs should not be used because obesity is not a disease. c. Most currently available drugs are highly effective in both the short and long term. d. The use of "off-label" drugs is common to take advantage of their modest weight loss effects. e. Although initially effective, most eventually raise the risk of cardiovascular disease to unacceptable levels.

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