Protein-rich foods are good sources of tryptophan and thus of thiamin. Indicate whether the ...

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yoroshambo

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on: Aug 21, 2018

Protein-rich foods are good sources of tryptophan and thus of thiamin.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

The disease that occurs in humans who have a thiamin deficiency is called beriberi.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

kxciann

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Reply #1 on: Aug 21, 2018

Answer to Question 1

FALSE

Answer to Question 2

TRUE

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