Where is beta-carotene converted to retinol?
A. in the stomach
B. in the liver
C. in the small intestine
D. in the large intestine
Answer: C
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A. Grilled hamburger on a bun B. Unleavened whole wheat breads C. Breaded, fried oysters D. Barbequed chicken wings
The amino acid profile of a protein in a food helps determine whether that food is a complete or incomplete protein. Which of the following contains incomplete protein?
A. A casserole made with quinoa B. A sandwich made with turkey C. A cup of soy milk D. A handful of peanuts
Redness, swelling, and tenderness at the insertion site is described as ____
A) hematoma B) phlebitis C) infiltration D) nerve damage
Which of the following is true of ATP?
A) It is produced by anaerobic catabolic pathways to prevent muscle fatigue during intense exercises. B) It is generated by the Golgi apparatus within a cell. C) It is essential for passive transport mechanisms to take place successfully. D) It is only produced by anabolic reactions that function under high oxygen availability.