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sam.t96

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on: Aug 21, 2018
Which of the following is characteristic of sickle-cell anemia?
 a. The disorder can be serious but not fatal
  b. The disorder leads to depression of energy expenditure
  c. The abnormal structure of the hemoglobin alters the shape of the red blood cell
  d. The hemoglobin amino acid sequence is abnormal in all four of the polypeptide chains

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT among the characteristics of dolomite supplements?
 a. Efficiency of absorption is poor
  b. They contain both calcium and magnesium
  c. They are usually sold as a very pure product
  d. They are commonly extracted from limestone


lindahyatt42

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

c

Answer to Question 2

c


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