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silviawilliams41

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Since the 1960s, high-yield varieties of rice, corn, and wheat have kept millions of people from
  starving.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

According to certain studies, exposure of a fetus to famine in the first trimester of pregnancy can
  result in high risk for the development of what disease in adulthood?
 
  A) celiac disease B) osteoporosis
  C) metabolic syndrome D) colon cancer



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ryhom

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Answer to Question 1

TRUE

Answer to Question 2

C




silviawilliams41

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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


alvinum

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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