Oxygen-containing molecules that can damage cells and possibly contribute to the increased risk of certain chronic diseases are called

A) free radicals. B) supplements. C) phytochemicals. D) antioxidants.


A

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1.neural tube defects. 2.dementia. 3.osteoporosis. 4.certain types of cancer.

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The absorption of which vitamin is most affected by the disorder atrophic gastritis??

A) ?choline B) ?vitamin C C) ?vitamin B12 D) ?pantothenic acid

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What government agency polices bogus health products and services?

A) The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) B) The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) C) The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) D) The U.S. Postal Service (USPS)

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The lipoproteins of egg yolk are classified as

A. both surfactants and good emulsifiers. B. surfactants but not good emulsifiers. C. good emulsifiers but not surfactants. D. neither surfactants nor good emulsifiers.

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