A function of ________ is to serve as the backbone for the 3 fatty acids attached to a triglyceride molecule.

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


Answer: glycerol

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The antibiotic valproic acid (Depakote) is an inhibitor of biotransformation. How will this affect the pharmacokinetics of this medication?

a. The ionization of Depakote will slow its absorption. b. The reduction of CP450 function leaves more active drug in the body. c. Depakote metabolites are excreted more in the bile than in the urine. d. The binding of Depakote to blood proteins reduces the activity of the drug.

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Maria is overweight and wants to lose 10 pounds. She is at a party and is deciding what to order at the bar. Which of the following has the fewest calories when mixed with liquor?

a. 8 oz. fruit juice b. 8 oz. tonic water c. 8 oz. club soda d. 5 oz. red wine

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The stages of development in chronological order are _____

a. embryo, fetus, and neonate b. fetus, embryo, and neonate c. neonate, fetus, and embryo d. embryo, neonate, and fetus e. fetus, neonate, and embryo

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