A limiting amino acid is an essential amino acid available in the lowest concentration in relation tot he body's needs

a. true
b. false


Ans: a. true

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This enzymes that digest proteins in the small intestine are:

a. amylase

b. lipase

c. protease

d. isomerase

e. desmolase

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Which of the following lists represents the levels of organization in the body, from the smallest to the largest?

A) Atoms, molecules, macromolecules, cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems B) Molecules, atoms, macromolecules, tissues, cells, organs, and organ systems C) Organ systems, organs, tissues, cells, macromolecules, molecules, and atoms D) Macromolecules, tissues, organ systems, organs, cells, molecules, and atoms

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Gallstones are made of

a. protein, bilirubin, and calcium salts. b. triglycerides, bilirubin, and calcium salts. c. cholesterol, bilirubin, and calcium salts.

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A scientist has isolated a fatty acid that has 26 carbons bonded together. All of the carbon atoms in the chain are connected by single bonds. The only other elements in the compound are hydrogen and oxygen. Based on this information, the compound is a(n) ________ fatty acid.

A. monounsaturated B. polyunsaturated C. saturated D. essential

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