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Beheh

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on: Aug 20, 2018
A metabolite of what compound is used to synthesize vitamin D when human skin is exposed to ultraviolet light?
 a. Serotonin
  b. Thiamin
  c. Cholesterol
  d. Phenylalanine

Question 2

An infant with PKU is fed a special formula containing minimal amounts of _____ and adequate amounts of _____.
 a. phenylalanine, tyrosine
  b. proline, alanine
  c. asparagine, leucine
  d. lysine, methionine


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johnharpe

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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

a


Beheh

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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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