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JMatthes

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The necessity of ascorbic acid for its role in ____ is believed to be the reason that people with scurvy have no energy and are very tired.
 A) collagen synthesis
  B) creatine synthesis
  C) hormone activation
  D) carnitine synthesis

Question 2

Vitamin C's actual participation in biochemical reactions usually involves its antioxidant ability. Choose the description of this activity.
 A) donates an electron or electrons to oxidize a mineral cofactor
  B) accepts an electron or electrons to reduce a mineral cofactor
  C) donates an electron or electrons to reduce a mineral cofactor
  D) accepts an electron from the quinone form of vitamin E



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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

C



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