A deficiency of _____ most commonly causes a microcytic hypochromic anemia

A) vitamin B6
B) iron
C) copper
D) vitamin C
E) vitamin E


B

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A) chemicals that are released as a result of human activity into the environment and emit ionizing radiation as they decompose. B) harmful, highly stable chemicals that are released as a result of human activity into the environment. C) a family of chemicals used to decrease crop destruction and losses. D) also known as food residues.

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A 26 year-old male works in an apple processing plant continuously lifting and moving 100 lb boxes of apples. What activity level would you use?

a. 1.8-1.9 b. 1.4-1.5 c. 1.6-1.7 d. 2.0-2.4

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John has started working out at the local gym and has been buying protein-packed snack bars and other high-protein foods. He started at 180 pounds and has increased his weight to 195 pounds. He is convinced the extra weight is all muscle. His wife, Jill, thinks that the there may be risks involved with eating extra protein. They decide to find out more about how much protein they need and explore

the risks associated with consuming too much as well as too little protein. Based on your text, answer the following questions.John has been eating a typical high-protein diet ever since he began working out regularly. Which description most likely characterizes his diet? a. It is often low in fruits and vegetables. b. It is often low in saturated fat. c. It is often too high in fiber. d. It is often high in whole-grains. e. It is consistently low in red meat.

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A scientist discovers a chemical that's a chain of a hundred amino acids. Each amino acid is connected to the other by a

A. monoglyceride molecule. B. phospholipid molecule. C. double bond. D. peptide bond.

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