Biochemistry: The Molecular Basis of Life
Biochemistry: The Molecular Basis of Life
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ISBN: 9780190209896
Author: Trudy McKee, James R. McKee
Publisher: Oxford University Press
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The blank space in the statement, “Type I diabetes is caused by the destruction of __________.”

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Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic diseases, which is caused by various reasons, such as inefficient synthesis of insulin, increased destruction of insulin, and ineffective insulin action. There are two different types of diabetes, namely, type 1 diabetes and type 2diabetes.

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