The mother of an infant who weighed 4.5KG at birth and was hypoglycemic, may:

a. have gained excessive amounts of weight during pregnancy
b. not have gained enough weight during pregnancy
c. have had gestational diabetes
d. have reactive hypoglycemia


Ans: c. have had gestational diabetes

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Disaccharides are formed from monosaccharides by what type of reaction?

A. dehydration synthesis B. hydrolysis C. hydrogen bonding D. phosphorylation

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Disorders related to buildup of deposits in arteries of the heart, brain, and other organs and tissues are collectively called ____________________

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