What is glycosylation?
A. the binding of glucose to carbohydrates
B. the binding of glucose to proteins
C. the breaking down of glucose to simpler molecules
D. the digestion of glucose in the absence of oxygen
E. the synthesis of glucose in cells
Answer: B
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a. The blood pressure changes are progressive and irreversible. b. For most individuals, there is little evidence that excess salt can increase blood pressure. c. Medication is typically needed to reverse the increases in blood pressure typically seen with high salt diets. d. Changing to a very low salt diet can typically reverse the changes in blood pressure. e. The blood pressure changes last only until the kidneys have filtered out the excess sodium.
Before entering the TCA cycle, each of the energy-yielding nutrients is broken down to:
a. ammonia. b. pyruvate. c. electrons. d. acetyl CoA.
Scientists estimate that about _____ of all cancers are diet-related
a. 10% b. 20% c. 33% d. 55%
To assist the process of digestion and absorption, it is usually best to ____
a. eat several snacks per day so the system is not overwhelmed b. combine different food types to enhance the absorption process c. avoid eating meat and fruit at the same meal to prevent competition d. take enzyme pills or powder periodically so the system can rest and rejuvenate e. eat only one type of food at each meal in order to avoid overstimulation of acid