Which element is found in nucleic acids but not in proteins?

A. carbon
B. hydrogen
C. nitrogen
D. phosphorus


D. phosphorus

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

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Satiation determines how much food is ________ .

a. digested in one hour b. left in your stomach at the end of the day c. stored as energy d. consumed during one meal e. consumed over an entire day

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The protein released during the acute phase of infection or inflammation that enhances immunity by promoting phagocytosis and activating platelets is ________ .

a. C - reactive protein b. HDL c. soy protein d. lipoprotein - associated phospholipase A(2) e. LDL

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What happens to oils when they are hydrogenated?

A) The carbon chains become longer. B) The oils become more solid. C) "Off" odors are removed. D) Digestion is faster but absorption is slower.

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