Which Nutrient Functions BOTH as an Enzymatic Cofactor and as a Stabilizer

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which nutrient functions BOTH as an enzymatic cofactor and as a stabilizer of ribosomes and nucleic acids?

• A) magnesium
• B) calcium
• C) phosphorus
• D) potassium

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Teratogenic Effects

The adverse outcomes or congenital malformations caused by exposure to teratogens in the prenatal environment.

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Teratogen

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WIC Program

A federal assistance program in the United States providing nutrition education and food vouchers for pregnant women, postpartum women, and young children.