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__________ is caused by a lack of Vitamin C.
diabetes |
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anemia |
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shingles |
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scurvy |
Scurvy is a difficiency disease caused by a lack of Vitamin C in the diet.
In the pancreas, lipase converts fat to:
simple sugars |
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complex carbohydrates |
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amino acids |
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glycerol and fatty acids |
The acids produced by the pancreas contain several enzymes that aid in digestion. Lipase converts fat to glycerol and fatty acids. Pancreatic amylase breaks down complex carbohydrates into simple sugars. Trypsin converts polypeptides (the building blocks of protein) into amino acids.
In cell biology, what part of the cell contains organelles?
cytoplasm |
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nucleus |
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cell wall |
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cell membrane |
The nucleus of a eukaryotic cell contains the genetic material of the cell and is surrounded by cytoplasm which contains many organelles.
Which of blood component fights infection?
plasma |
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platelets |
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white blood cells |
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red blood cells |
Blood is created in bone marrow and is made up of cells suspended in liquid plasma. Red blood cells carry oxygen, white blood cells fight infection, and platelets are cell fragments that allow blood to clot.
The energy posessed by a thrown baseball is an example of what kind of energy?
kinetic |
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gravitational |
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potential |
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transitional |
Kinetic energy is the energy posessed by a moving object. Potential energy is stored energy in a stationary object based on its location, position, shape, or state.