________ is a deterioration of the macular area of the eye that can lead to loss of central vision and eventual blindness.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Macular degeneration
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Which of the following is not a concern about using biotechnology in the food industry?
A) Long-term effects of GM organisms on the environment are unknown. B) Small farmers will not be able to afford seed licenses and fees associated with GM products. C) Insects may become resistant to the genetic modifications intended to keep them away. D) Genetic modification may cause crops to produce a lesser volume of food.
Which of the following outlines the overall sequence of events in the complete oxidation of glucose?
a. Cori cycle, TCA cycle, glycolysis b. Glycolysis, TCA cycle, electron transport chain c. Electron transport chain, TCA cycle, Cori cycle d. TCA cycle, electron transport chain, glycolysis
Which of the following statements about phenylketonuria (PKU) is true?
A) It is a rare genetic disorder that can lead to mental retardation and poor growth. B) It is a rare genetic disorder caused by the missing enzyme lactase. C) It is treated by removing gluten from the diet. D) It is caused by high levels of salt intake.
A substance which increases the production of urine is called a
A) sugar alcohol. B) diuretic. C) renin. D) coenzyme.