The National Institutes of Health Uses Which of the Following

question 53

Multiple Choice

The National Institutes of Health uses which of the following to define obesity?

• A) body weight
• B) BMI
• C) total body fat
• D) none of these

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Definitions:

Red Algae

A large group of algae known for their reddish color, which is caused by phycoerythrin; they are mostly marine and play a role in coral reef ecosystems.

Serial Endosymbiosis Hypothesis

A theory suggesting that the organelles of eukaryotic cells, such as mitochondria and chloroplasts, originated as symbiotic relationships between separate prokaryotic organisms.

Purple Bacteria

A group of photosynthetic bacteria that utilize bacteriochlorophyll for energy, contributing to the sulfur cycle in some aquatic environments.

Mycelium

The mass of branched, thread-like filaments that make up the vegetative part of fungi.