Why must essential amino acids be consumed in our diet? a. they make food more palatable to consumers. b. our body cannot manufacture them from other amino acids. c. they the body store energy in the form of fat. d. our body needs essential amino acids to build simple sugars. e. they digest and break down protein-rich foods?

Awoman whose sister tested positive for a specific mutation in the brca1 gene, which increases the risk for breast and ovarian cancer, is found not to have that mutation but does have a mutation of unknown significance near the known mutation site. how should this woman be counseled? select one: a. she should be informed that her risk for breast cancer is greater than the general population but not as great as her sister’s risk. b. she should be informed that because she does not have the mutation, her risk for breast cancer is not greater than that of the general population. c. she should be informed of her gene mutation status and be presented with all the available prophylaxis options and reconstruction options. d. she should be informed that she does not have the specific mutation but that because another mutation is present she should be vigilant about screening

The double bond between a carbon atom and two oxygen atoms (a molecule of carbon dioxide) has two characteristics. what are they? a. an ionic bond is formed between the oxygen and carbon atoms. b. four valence electrons are shared. c. two valence electrons are shared. d. valence electrons are shared between oxygen atoms.

Identify the structure in organisms that do not have kidneys that is adapted to regulate water balance