Which structural feature of fatty acids determines their susceptibility to spoilage by oxygen?

A) ?chain length
B) ?number of double bonds
C) ?position of first saturated bond
D) ?size of adjacent fatty acids on the triglyceride molecule


B

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Which statement about basal metabolism is true? a. It supports the voluntary but not the unconscious work that the body performs

b. It can be changed rapidly through vigorous exercise. c. It accounts for the smallest component of the average person's daily energy expenditure. d. It is directly controlled by the hormone thyroxine. e. It increases in response to malnutrition or fasting.

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Which food is added to an infant's diet for the prevention of iron-deficiency anemia?

a. Orange juice b. Enriched cereal c. Bananas d. Yellow fruits e. Bread

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The highest attainable bone density for an individual is called ____________________.

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

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Pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes mellitus, rarely seen before in children, are now being diagnosed in children as young as 10 years of age. Which of the following factors is/are related to the diagnosis?

A) premature birth B) exercise patterns C) lack of fiber in diet and poor bowel habits throughout childhood D) nutrition, exercise, and weight

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