Which monosaccharide is the preferred energy source for the nervous system and the sole source for the red blood cells?

a. Sucrose
b. Fructose
c. Galactose
d. Glucose


d

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a. true b. false

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A) phosphofructokinases. B) pepsins. C) pepsinogens. D) proteases.

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Sue and her friends are having lunch in the school cafeteria. Sue is drinking bottled water, Joe is drinking Gatorade, Ben has a soft drink, Marsha is sipping iced tea, and Tom is drinking vitamin-enhanced water. Tom thinks he is drinking the best beverage of all because it has vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and some herbs in it. Marsha is counting on the caffeine to keep her alert during her

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Explain the possible relationships between nutrition and hyperactivity

What will be an ideal response?

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