Which of the following is true of anabolism?
A) It breaks down a complex molecule into simpler ones.
B) It occurs only under conditions of low oxygen availability.
C) It releases energy in the form of ATP.
D) It facilitates the synthesis of new molecules.
D
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Which of the following is a feature of phosphorus in nutrition?
a. Rich sources include fresh vegetables b. Dietary deficiencies are virtually unknown c. Absorption is known to be reduced by soft drink consumption d. Its participation in bone synthesis requires equivalent intake of dietary calcium e. Organ meats, such as liver, are relatively poor sources
What does the National Research Council of the National Academy of Science recommend as a daily protein requirement for the average adult?
A) 2.2 g protein per kilogram of body weight B) 1 g protein per kilogram of body weight C) 0.8 g protein per kilogram of body weight D) 65 g of protein a day
Deficiency of folate is MOST likely to result in birth of a newborn with a neural tube defect if it occurs
A) in the father. B) in the mother, in the first few weeks after conception. C) in the mother, in the last few weeks before conception. D) in the mother, in the last few weeks of the pregnancy.
Milk-producing glands in the breasts are called
A. meconium. B. alveoli. C. nipples. D. milk ducts.