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1
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can react both as an acid and base

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amphoteric

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2
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considered as weak electrolyte

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water

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3
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both accept and donate proton

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amphiprotic

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4
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a mixture of weak electrolytes and its salt

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buffer

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5
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mixture of weak acid

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acid buffer

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6
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mixture of weak base

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base buffer

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7
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produced from the dissociation of acid; removal of hydrogen

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conjugate base

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8
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proton hydrogen donor; formed when it combines with hydrogen

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conjugate acid

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9
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factors affecting blood ph

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nature of diet and vigorous exercise

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10
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metabolic disturbances in the acid-base balance of the body

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acidosis and alkalosis

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11
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the acidity of blood fluids and tissues is abnormally high due to a decrease in normal blood ph

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acidosis

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12
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excessive loss of bases such as bicarbonate due to a decrease in blood HCO3

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metabolic acidosis

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13
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increased level of CO2

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respiratory acidosis

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14
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the pH is decreased; the PCO2 is elevated

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respiratory acidosis

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15
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the pH is elevated; the PCO2 decrease

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respiratory alkalosis

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16
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the pH is elevated; the HCO3 is elevated

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metabolic alkalosis

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17
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the pH is decrease; the HCO3 decrease

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metabolic acidosis

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18
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chromatin material that contains the gene

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chromosome

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19
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carriers of the hereditary trait

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gene

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20
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physical and non-physical characteristics

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traits

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21
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when trait is manifested or is present in every generation

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dominant trait

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22
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when trait may skip a generation and only to reappear in future generation

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recessive trait

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23
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it regulates, controls, and modifies all the metabolic activities of the cell

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nucleus

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24
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liquids that fills inside the cell

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cytoplasm

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25
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living structure

a. cytoplasm organelles
b. inclusion bodies

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a. cytoplasm organelles

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26
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non-living structure

a. cytoplasm organelles
b. inclusion bodies

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b. inclusion bodies

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27
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responsible for reproduction

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centrosome

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28
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small, rounded chromatin attached to the nuclear membrane

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centrosome

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29
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gives the cell definite shape and size

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cell membrane

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30
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template of protein synthesis

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ribosomes

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31
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responsible for digesting food in the cell

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lysosome

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32
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storage of food, dumping site for cellular garbage

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vacoule

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33
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generates ATP

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mitochondria

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34
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a network of tubes, tubules, microtubules

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endoplasmic reticulum

35
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transport cell products

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smooth er

36
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transport protein

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rough er

37
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act as a temporary storage of cellular products

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golgi apparatus

38
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swell cells

a. isotonic
b, hypotonic
c. hypertonic

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b. hypotonic

39
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shrinkage

a. isotonic
b. hypotonic
c. hypertonic

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c. hypertonic

40
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most abundant component of cytoplasm

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water

40
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no effect on the cell

a. isotonic
b. hypertonic
c. hypotonic

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a. isotonic

40
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main source of energy

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carbohydrates

41
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second source of energy; provides elasticity to the cell

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fats

42
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gives strength to the cell membrane

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protein

43
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charged particles

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electrolytes

44
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building blocks of proteins; fundamental sub-unit of protein

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amino acid

45
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carboxyl group

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acidic properties

46
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amino group

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basic properties

47
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chiral c

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asymmetric carbon

48
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conduction of nerve impulses

a. contractile protein
b. structural protein
c. protection protein

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a. contractile protein

49
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provide mechanical support and structure

a. contractile protein
b. structural protein
c. protection protein

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b. structural protein

50
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natural defense protein

a. contractile protein
b. structural protein
c. protection protein

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c. protection protein

50
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carry small molecules and ions

a. transport protein
b. storage protein

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a. transport protein

50
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store small molecules and ions

a. transport protein
b. storage protein

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b. storage protein

50
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polypeptide are arrange tightly

a. fibrous
b. globular

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a. fibrous

51
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polypeptide are arranged in compact

a. fibrous
b. globular

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b. globular

52
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more amino acids

a. polypeptide
b. oligopeptide

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a. polypeptide

53
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few amino acid

a. polypeptide
b. oligopeptide

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b. oligopeptide

54
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high molecular weight

a. insoluble
b. soluble

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a. insoluble

55
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low molecular weight

a. insoluble
b. soluble

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b. soluble

56
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linear arrangement of amino acids in a polypeptide chain

a. primary structure
b. secondary structure

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primary structure

57
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folding of polypeptide chains

a. primary structure
b. secondary structure

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b. secondary structure

58
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two types of secondary structure

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alpha helix
beta-pleated sheat

59
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2 forms of h-bond

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intramolecular h-bond
intermolecular h-bond

60
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within molecule

a. intramolecular h-bond
b. intermolecular h-bond

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a. intramolecular h-bond

61
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different compound

a. intramolecular h-bond
b. intermolecular h-bond

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b. intermolecular

62
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unfolding of polypeptide chains

a. primary structure
b. secondary structure
b. tertiary structure

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b. tertiary structure

63
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polypeptide chains tightly woven with each other

a. Quaternary structure
b. tertiary structure
c. primary structure

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a. Quaternary structure

64
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destruction of the secondary, tertiary and quaternary structure

a. denaturation structure
b. primary structure

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a. denaturation structure

65
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decreased solubility

a. physcial
b. chemical
c. biological

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b. chemical

66
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increase viscosity

a. physcial
b. chemical
c. biological

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a. physical

67
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increased digestibility

a. physcial
b. chemical
c. biological

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c. biological

68
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breakdown of substances into smaller particles

a. ionization
b. dissociation

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b. dissociation

69
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atoms or molecules get a positive or negative charges

a. ionization
b. dissociation

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a. ionization

70
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underweight for one’s age

a. underweight
b. stunted
c. wasted

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a. underweight

71
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acute malnutrition

a. underweight
b. stunted
c. wasted

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c. wasted

72
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chronic malnutrition

a. underweight
b. stunted
c. wasted

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b. stunted

73
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two major types of malnutrition

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protein-energy malnutrition and macro-nutrient deficiency

74
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a form of malnutrition due to a diet deficient in protein; also called wet

a. kwashiorkor
b. marasmus
c. atrophy

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a. kwashiorkor

75
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severe lack of protein intake; also called dry form

a. kwashiorkor
b. marasmus
c. atrophy

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b. marasmus

76
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also known as “muscle wasting” due to aging or protein deficiency

a. kwashiorkor
b. marasmus
c. atrophy

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c. atrophy

77
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cells are more likely to shrink because there is no energy sustaining them

a. kwashiorkor
b. marasmus
c. atrophy

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c. atrophy

78
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this condition is usually appeared at the age of 12 months when breastfeeding is discontinued

a. kwashiorkor
b. marasmus
c. atrophy

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a. kwashiorkor

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