In order to synthesize hemoglobin the amino acid histidine is needed. If histidine is either missing or in short supply it is called the ________ amino acid.

A) essential
B) complete
C) limiting
D) restricting


Ans: C) limiting

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Lynne wants to estimate the grams of carbohydrate in a sugar-sweetened soft drink that supplies 200 kcal/serving. The soft drink contains no fiber, protein, fat, and alcohol. To obtain this value, she should ________.

A. divide the number of kcal by 9 B. multiply the number per serving by 9 C. multiply the number of kcal by 4 D. divide the number of kcal by 4

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Amylase is an enzyme that helps break down starch into single glucose units

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following classes of medications is NOT commonly associated with altering taste perceptions?

a. Analgesics b. Antibiotics c. Antidiabetics d. Antifungals

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Identify at least four characteristics of a healthful body weight and explain why your own body weight does or does not qualify as healthful.

What will be an ideal response?

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