Having a genetic predisposition to cancer means:
1.cancer may develop if you are regularly exposed to certain substances.
2.there is a 100% certainty that cancer will develop.
3.a genetic based susceptibility develops during adulthood.
4.exposure to viruses during periods of slow growth can modify the function of genes.
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Which of the following is NOT a reason athletes have higher dietary protein needs than
sedentary individuals? A) During exercise, additional protein is needed to make glucose to prevent hypoglycemia. B) During exercise, more protein is needed to carry oxygen in the blood. C) During exercise, protein is used as a primary source of energy. D) During exercise, additional protein is needed to repair the tissue damaged during exercise.
Of the following, which person is most likely to experience a chloride imbalance?
a. An Olympic weightlifter b. A teenager with bulimia nervosa c. An infant with sickle cell anemia d. An elderly person with dementia e. A vegan
Denaturation of a protein results in
A) alterations in the protein's function. B) tighter folding of the protein. C) the removal of amino acids. D) binding of amino acids.
High rates of obesity and overweight are only a problem in the U.S
Indicate whether the statement is true or false