Goiter, an abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland, is caused by a dietary deficiency in:

A) tyrosine
B) iodine
C) potassium
D) salt


Ans: B) iodine

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What will be an ideal response?

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Its a simple matter (ie thermodynamically) for vesicle to form from the endoplasmic reticulum.

a. true b. false

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