Proteins are catabolized by hydrolytic cleavage to amino acids by the action of enzymes called ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


proteases

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Veins from the ____ join together and form the hepatic portal vein

a. large intestine b. liver c. pancreas d. small intestine e. stomach

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Which of the above plants belong to the same

phylum? a. apple b. dog rose c. arctic rose d. marijuana e. all of these

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What happens to the pH of the bloodstream if a person hypoventilates?

Select one: a. The pH of the blood will become more acidic. b. The pH of the blood will increase. c. The pH of the blood will initially increase and then dramatically decrease. d. The pH of the blood will initially decrease and then dramatically increase. e. Nothing will happen to the pH of the blood. a

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