Fatty acids with an even number of carbons are degraded exclusively into ____

A) ?glucose
B) ?fructose
C) ?acetyl-CoA
D) ?triacylglycerols


C

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A. underwater weighing. B. dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA). C. bioelectrical impedance. D. skinfold thickness.

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Which population group is considered at low risk for iron-deficiency anemia?

A. pregnant women B. vegans C. infants and preschool children D. middle-aged businessmen

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