Proteins are made up of "building blocks" called _____

a. starches
b. fatty acids
c. amino acids
d. cholesterol
e. fiber


c

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following statements is true of riboflavin?

Insufficient intake of riboflavin in pregnant women causes neural tube defects in the fetus. Riboflavin toxicity causes a disease known as beriberi. Riboflavin deficiency does not cause any adverse effects on the body. Riboflavin is a precursor of vitamin A. Ultraviolet light and irradiation destroy riboflavin.

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