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What macromolecules are humans made of?
Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids
What is the role of DNA in the human body?
Directs the synthesis of proteins
Which agents can cause disease according to the text?
Chemical agents and nutritional deficiencies
What class of large biological molecules do humans consist of?
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Which macromolecules are considered the simplest carbohydrates?
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What determines the biological function of a protein?
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What is the term for the study of the pharmacological response to a drug?
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What is the defining characteristic of an anaphylactic reaction?
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What do human somatic cells have in terms of chromosome pairs?
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What is the term for an abnormal number of a specific chromosome in offspring?
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Polygenic disorders are influenced by a combination of genetic and environmental factors, leading to complex diseases. Which of the following is an example of a polygenic disorder?
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What process results in gametes with imbalanced chromosome numbers during meiosis?
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