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saliriagwu

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on: Aug 21, 2018
What is a free radical?
 a. An antioxidant substance that prevents accumulation of cell-damaging oxides
  b. A substance in food that interacts with nutrients to decrease their utilization
  c. A nutrient in excess of body needs that the body is free to degrade with no consequence
  d. A molecule that is unstable and highly reactive because it contains unpaired electrons

Question 2

A drug that alters digestive tract acidity may interact with diet by altering
 a. food intake. b. motivation to take the drug.
  c. nutrient absorption. d. nutrient excretion.


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bigcheese9

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Reply #1 on: Aug 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

c


saliriagwu

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Reply 2 on: Aug 21, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Gracias!

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