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ISBN: 9781337805100

Author: Campbell

Publisher: CENGAGE L

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We generally tend to think of proteins only from a dietary lens, as a component of what we eat. However, they are among the most important and abundant organic macromolecules in the human body, with diverse structures and functions. Every cell contains t…

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Chapter 21, Problem 50RE

REFLECT AND APPLY A drug that reduces blood cholesterol has the effect of stimulating the production of bile salts. How might this result in lower blood cholesterol? Hint: There are two ways.

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REFLECT AND APPLY A drug that reduces blood cholesterol has the effect of stimulating the production of bile salts. How might this result in lower blood cholesterol? Hint : There are two ways.

Solution Summary: The author explains that cholesterol is waxy, a fat-like substance present in the cell and plays an important role to make vitamin D, hormones, and the substance that helps digest the food.

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