Which of the following urea cycle enzyme deficiencies is inherited as an X-linked dominant trait that is usually lethal in males?
a. argininosuccinic acid synthase
b. carbamyl phosphate synthase I
c. ornithine transcarbamylase
d. arginase
c
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Approximately 50% of the U.S. population is susceptible to increased blood cholesterol levels with a high intake of dietary cholesterol. This is an example of:
A) the interaction between diet and genes to influence health. B) chronic inflammation and chronic stress. C) hypertension. D) the relationship between aging and disease development.
A prepared chicken enchilada dinner provides 30 mg cholesterol per serving. Therefore, it could be labeled "low cholesterol."
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The most common application of genetic engineering of foods is to ________.
A. reduce the need for irrigation of crops B. improve vitamin A content of foods C. produce meat with a lower fat content D. confer resistance to pesticides applied to kill weeds and insects