The purpose of the pentose phosphate pathway is to generate ribose, for nucleic acid synthesis, and NAD, for oxidizing power
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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The lipoprotein that helps slow the progression of atherosclerosis is:
a. very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL). b. low-density lipoprotein (LDL). c. chylomicron. d. high-density lipoprotein (HDL).
Gluconeogenesis is associated with all of the following except:
a. urea cycle b. non-CHO energy sources c. Krebs cycle d. anaerobic breakdown of CHO
The amount of protein recommended daily for sedentary adult males and non-pregnant females is:
a. 0.5 g/kg of body weight. b. 0.8 g/kg of body weight. c. 1.2 g/kg of body weight. d. 1.4 g/kg of body weight.
According to the American Diabetes Association, when should pregnant women without gestational diabetes undergo a blood glucose test?
A. between 24 and 28 weeks of gestation B. after the first trimester C. between 6 and 8 weeks of gestation D. at 17 weeks of gestation E. Pregnant women without diabetes do not need to be screened.