The top three agricultural food crops grown in the United States are ________.

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


Ans: corn, soybeans, and wheat

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The process of mRNA copying the genetic information from the DNA's base sequence is called

A. transferring. B. transamination. C. translation. D. transcription.

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What structure functions to prevent entrance of food into the trachea?

a. Tongue b. Epiglottis c. Cardiac sphincter d. Trachea sphincter e. Upper esophageal sphincter

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Which of the following energy systems will be most important during an endurance activity, such as long-distance cycling, swimming, or biking?

A. Lactic acid energy system B. Oxygen energy system C. PCr-ATP energy system D. Lipolysis energy system

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Jim, a 21-year-old, medium-frame 6’2” senior weighing in at 205 lbs is a very active varsity wrestler majoring in psychology. He is participating in a “Hydration Study” that includes the collection of the following data: body composition analysis utilizing the Bod Pod®, food/beverage intake via dietary assessment questionnaire, urine sample, and analysis of saliva. The following data

have been provided to assist in answering the questions. Bod Pod® Results: 59% body water 86.7% lean mass 13.3% fat mass Reference Values for Bod Pod®: Risky (high body fat) = men: >30%; women: >40% Excess fat = men: 21%-30%; women: 31%-40% Moderately lean = men: 13%-20%; women: 23%-30% Lean = men: 9%-12%; women: 19%-22% Ultra lean = men: 5%-8%; women: 15%-18% Risky (low body fat) = men: <5%; women: <15% 24-Hour Recall: 3540 kcalories 177 grams protein 118 grams fat Males: EER = 662 - [9.53 x Age (y)] + PA x [(15.91 x weight in kg) + (539.6 x height in m)] PA Values: Sedentary = 1.0, Low Active = 1.11, Active = 1.25, Very Active = 1.48 Based on his BMI, Jim would be considered: a. within his ideal body weight range. b. below his ideal body weight range. c. above his ideal body weight range. d. Not enough information provided to determine

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