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lracut11

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Iodine-131 from nuclear fallout is a potential major short-term human health threat because
 
  A) it is concentrated in the thyroid and has a relatively long half-life.
  B) it is concentrated in the thyroid and has a relatively short half-life.
  C) it is chemically similar to calcium and has a relatively long half-life.
  D) it is chemically similar to calcium and has a relatively short half-life.

Question 2

Vitamins are specific organic compounds that are required in the diet to
 
  A) aid in digestion of proteins.
  B) prevent deficiency diseases.
  C) provide essential amino acids.
  D) provide fiber.


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maaaaaaaaaa

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Reply #1 on: Aug 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

B


lracut11

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Reply 2 on: Aug 27, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Excellent

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