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What is the primary function of buffers in the blood?
What is the primary function of buffers in the blood?
- To synthesize carbohydrates
- To maintain pH levels within a narrow range (correct)
- To regulate blood sugar levels
- To facilitate active transport
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an enzyme?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an enzyme?
- Catalyzing chemical reactions
- Increasing the reaction rate
- Being a protein
- Being a lipid (correct)
What is the primary mechanism of osmosis?
What is the primary mechanism of osmosis?
- Movement of molecules from high to low concentration
- Passive transport of molecules through a semipermeable membrane (correct)
- Active transport of molecules against a concentration gradient
- Facilitated diffusion through proteins
What is the primary function of saliva in the oral cavity?
What is the primary function of saliva in the oral cavity?
What is the primary characteristic of diabetes?
What is the primary characteristic of diabetes?
What is the primary function of active transport?
What is the primary function of active transport?
Which of the following is a type of carbohydrate metabolism disorder?
Which of the following is a type of carbohydrate metabolism disorder?
What is the primary function of protein malfunctions in cells?
What is the primary function of protein malfunctions in cells?
Which of the following is a characteristic of the metabolic syndrome?
Which of the following is a characteristic of the metabolic syndrome?
What is the primary function of biochemical reactions in the body?
What is the primary function of biochemical reactions in the body?