According to the NIH, approximately one in twelve African Americans and one in 100 Asians are carriers of the mutated gene that causes sickle-cell anemia

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


FALSE

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A function of the placenta is the removal of waste products from the fetus.

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

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What would be the effect of high concentrations of ATP?

A. anabolic reactions to synthesize more products B. anabolic reactions to produce more energy C. catabolic reactions to synthesize more products D. catabolic reactions to produce more energy

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Glycerol and _____ diffuse easily into intestinal cells, which release them into capillaries without further processing

a. short-chain fatty acids b. long-chain fatty acids c. phospholipids d. cholesterol e. lecithin

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In the United States, iron is currently added to which of the following foods?

a. Milk and cheese b. Breads and cereals c. Peanut butter and jellies d. Orange juice and tomato juice

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