In the human intestinal tract, cooked rice is broken down into ________ molecules that can be absorbed.

A. ribose
B. lactose
C. glucose
D. sucrose


Answer: C

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Matt is a vegan. As a result of his diet, he consumes no sources of preformed vitamin A. Which of the following statements explains why he has not developed a deficiency of vitamin A?

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a. flakiness b. emulsion c. structure d. none of these

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The use of steroids has been linked to _____

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