Sickle-cell disease (anemia) is the result of
A) not eating enough iron.
B) not eating enough protein.
C) eating too much protein.
D) amino acids out of order on the polypeptide chain.
Ans: D) amino acids out of order on the polypeptide chain.
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A. grieving B. confusion C. anxiety D. dementia E. stroke
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a. normal b. obese c. overweight d. tall for his age
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a. calcium b. protein c. carbohydrate d. fat e. medication