When Compared to the General Canadian Population, Those of French-Canadian

question 112

Multiple Choice

When compared to the general Canadian population, those of French-Canadian heritage have

• A) lower overall death rates.
• B) higher rates of Tay-Sachs disease.
• C) shorter life expectancies.
• D) higher overall death rates.

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Definitions:

Amino Acids

Organic molecules that serve as the building blocks of proteins, consisting of an amino group and a carboxyl group.

Citric Acid Cycle

A key metabolic pathway that breaks down carbohydrates, fats, and proteins into carbon dioxide and water while generating energy-rich molecules like ATP.

NADH

Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (reduced form) is a coenzyme found in all living cells, involved in redox reactions, carrying electrons from one reaction to another.

Ketone Bodies

Compounds, including acetone, acetoacetic acid, and beta-hydroxybutyric acid, that are produced as by-products when fatty acids are broken down for energy in the liver and kidney.