Ribosomes Are Very Important Organelles Within the Cell That Have

question 9

Multiple Choice

Ribosomes are very important organelles within the cell that have the function of

• A) detoxifying substances.
• B) synthesizing proteins.
• C) converting energy to forms that can be used.
• D) coding for protein synthesis.

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Definitions:

Bulimia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by binge eating followed by purging, often through vomiting or using laxatives.

Anorexia Nervosa

A psychological and potentially life-threatening eating disorder characterized by an extremely low body weight relative to stature, an intense fear of gaining weight, and a distorted perception of body weight and shape.

Pepsin

An enzyme produced in the stomach that breaks down proteins into peptides during digestion.

Trypsin

Protein-digesting enzyme secreted by the pancreas.