Bovine spongiform encephalopathy, also known as mad cow disease, is caused by __________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Answer: prions
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What characteristics possessed by cake flour help create the qualities desired in a cake?
Which of the following is true in relation to the components of energy expenditure?
A. Physical activity accounts for 15% to 35% of total energy expenditure. B. The thermic effect of food represents about 20% to 35% of total energy expenditure. C. Fidgeting accounts for 40% of total energy expenditure. D. Basal metabolism accounts for 75% to 100% of total energy expenditure.
Consuming too much protein or excess amino acids can contribute to ________.
A. coronary artery disease B. arthritis C. stroke D. dehydration
Which enzyme finally reduces proteins to amino acids?
A) chymotrypsin B) carboxypeptidase C) trypsin D) intestinal peptidases