Which element is found in all proteins, but not in carbohydrates or fats?
a. Carbon
b. Iron
c. Nitrogen
d. Calcium
e. Oxygen
c
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Jacob has a rare condition, an inborn error of metabolism, that prevents his body from storing glucose as glycogen. Every four hours, day and night, Jacob has to consume a solution that provides a source of glucose, which is slowly digested and absorbed by the intestinal tract. Which of the following foods should Jacob mix with water to form his life-saving solution?
A. Saccharin B. Aspartame C. High-fructose corn syrup D. Corn starch
In what capacity does vitamin C function?
a. Coenzyme for energy release b. Cofactor in collagen formation c. Cofactor with calcium in blood coagulation d. Coenzyme in the formation of red blood cells
Proteins are made up of "building blocks" called:
A) starches. B) fatty acids. C) amino acids. D) minerals.
The RDA for protein during pregnancy is an additional _____ grams per day
a. 10 b. 15 c. 20 d. 25 e. 35