Fiona, a 67-year-old lady, suffers from a condition wherein her red blood cells multiply at an exponential rate. Her doctor pronounces that alterations in protein synthesis have resulted in changes in her DNA. He diagnoses her condition as blood cancer. In this scenario, which of the following is most likely to be the cause of blood cancer?
A) Denaturation
B) Epigenetics
C) Malnutrition
D) Mutation
D
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A. increased participation in other risky behaviors. B. increased appetite. C. elevated mood. D. overweight and obesity.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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A. lungs and heart B. bone marrow and spleen C. veins and arteries D. liver and pancreas E. lymph nodes and adrenal glands
The label on a ready-to-eat cereal box indicates that 1 cup contains 32 grams of carbohydrate, 4 grams of protein, and 2 grams of fat. How many kcal are there in two cups of this cereal?
A) 256 kcal B) 162 kcal C) 187 kcal D) 324 kcal