Which of the following statements is true of hemochromatosis?
A) It is a condition caused by the inability of the cells in the small intestine to dispose of plant sterols.
B) It causes plaque buildup in arteries and increases the risk of stroke.
C) It is treated with a low-galactose diet and excessive physical activity.
D) It is a single-gene disorder caused by a lack of the enzyme phenylalanine hydroxylase.
E) It worsens when excess vitamin C is ingested.
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Q43: Which food most likely contains plant sterols?
A)bacon
B)chicken
C)almonds
D)yogurt
E)cheese
Q46: Catherine is a college senior who is
Q47: Exposure to famine during early pregnancy can
Q49: How is sitosterolemia treated?
A) elimination of phenylalanine
B)
Q52: Diseases such as diabetes and cancer are
Q53: Individuals with hemochromatosis absorb more _ than
Q54: Which single-gene defect disorder is fairly common
Q56: Accumulation of plant sterols in the body
Q58: DNA is _.
A)a single helix
B)a double helix
C)a
Q60: People born with a high sensitivity to
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