Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true?

• A)Proteins are your cells' primary energy source.
• B)Collagen and fibrin are examples of transport proteins.
• C)Your body uses excess dietary protein to form the antibodies that cause infections.
• D)Structural proteins include keratin.

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Definitions:

Glycosuria

The presence of glucose in the urine, typically an indicator of high blood sugar levels and a potential sign of diabetes.

Physiologic Jaundice

A common condition in newborns, resulting from the breakdown of excess red blood cells, leading to a yellowing of the skin and eyes.

Bilirubin

A yellow compound that occurs in the normal catabolic pathway that breaks down heme in vertebrates, its levels are used to assess liver function.

Red Blood Cells

Oxygen-carrying cells in the bloodstream, essential for delivering oxygen to tissues and organs throughout the body.