Vitamin E functions as

A. a hormone.
B. an antioxidant.
C. an enzyme.
D. a coenzyme.


Answer: B

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________ and ________ are among the most common bacterial pathogens in the U.S.

A. Clostridium botulinum, Escherichia coli B. Vibrio vulnificus, Vibrio cholerae C. Campylobacter jejuni, Salmonella species D. Shigella species, Staphylococcus aureus

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A. negative energy balance. B. positive energy balance. C. neutral energy balance.

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

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