Which of the following substances is mismatched with its role?

a. Most B vitamins - coenzymes
b. Vitamin A - incorporated into visual pigments
c. Iron - component of thyroid hormones
d. Vitamin D - aids in calcium absorption
e. Phosphorus - bone formation, nucleotide synthesis


Answer: c. Iron - component of thyroid hormones

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Human saliva contains ____ enzymes

a. aminopeptidase b. amylase c. chymotrypsin d. pepsin e. trypsin

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Introns in pre-mRNA:a

code for specific protein domains. b. are spliced out of the message. c. move within the mRNA, giving rise to new exon combinations. d. protect pre-mRNA from enzyme degradation

e. code for important amino acid sequences

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