Proteins that act to speed up body processes, but are NOT changed in the process, are called

A. hormones.
B. peptides.
C. enzymes.
D. chyme.


Answer: C

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What will be an ideal response?

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Miguel's doctor has recommended that he consume less fat and saturated fat

At his favorite fast-food restaurant for lunch, Miguel chooses between a chicken club sandwich (620 Calories, 29 g of total fat, 15 g of saturated fat) and a grilled chicken sandwich (460 Calories, 16 g of total fat, 6 g of saturated fat). What is the percent daily value of total fat and saturated fat in the lower-fat grilled sandwich? A) 42% total fat/21% saturated fat B) 51% total fat/37% saturated fat C) 21% total fat/5% saturated fat D) 31% total fat/11% saturated fat

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Which of the following is a feature of naturally occurring food toxicants?

a. Lima beans contain deadly cyanide compounds.
b. The toxic solanine in potatoes is inactivated by cooking.
c. The toxic laetrile in certain fruit seeds is a moderately effective cancer treatment.
d. Mustard greens and radishes contain compounds that are known to worsen a cholesterol problem.
e. Even small amounts of goitrogen-containing vegetables can cause thyroid problems.

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Extrapolation can lead to erroneous conclusions because ____

A) only the original study population was tested directly B) causation is reduced to correlation C) consensus has not been reached D) it increases selection bias

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