Mitochondria have often been referred to as the body's "powerhouses.". Why is this an appropriate statement?


The electron transport chain is located in the inner membrane of the mitochondria. The oxidative phosphorylation that takes place through a series of linked chemical reactions that make up the chain accounts for approximately 90% of the body's ATP production.

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a. Asian Americans b. American Indians c. Caucasians d. African Americans e. Mexican Americans

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A patient's right to make decisions concerning his or her own well-being is called:

a. patient autonomy. b. informed consent. c. beneficence. d. distributive justice.

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The GI flora make chemicals that protect against asthma and other inflammatory disorders

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the milks listed below is not recommended for lactose-intolerant individuals?

a. imitation milk b. reduced-lactose milk c. soy milk d. rice milk e. canned evaporated milk

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