Amino Acids Are a Secondary Source of Energy

question 20

Multiple Choice

Amino acids are a secondary source of energy. Their primary function is to:

• A) build proteins needed by the body.
• B) provide essential water-soluble vitamins.
• C) produce thyroxin and insulin.
• D) supply most of the kcalories in the average U.S. diet.
• E) insulate the body against temperature extremes.

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Definitions:

Seriation

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Horizontal Décalage

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Personal Fable

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Hypothetical-Deductive Reasoning

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