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The central dogma of molecular biology describes the flow of genetic information in cells as:

A. Protein ? DNA ? RNA
B. RNA ? DNA ? Protein
C. DNA ? RNA ? Protein
D. Protein ? RNA ? DNA
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A patient with hypoventilation (slow, shallow breathing) may develop:

A. Respiratory alkalosis
B. Metabolic acidosis
C. Respiratory acidosis
D. Metabolic alkalosis
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The primary structure of a protein is defined by its:

A. Alpha-helix and beta-sheet content.
B. Three-dimensional folding.
C. Amino acid sequence.
D. Arrangement of multiple subunits.
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The breaking of a glycosidic bond between two monosaccharides to form individual monosaccharides is a process of:

A. Condensation
B. Hydrolysis
C. Polymerization
D. Oxidation
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A patient has high levels of LDL cholesterol in their blood. LDL (low-density lipoprotein) is primarily responsible for:

A. Transporting cholesterol from peripheral tissues back to the liver.
B. Transporting dietary fats from the intestine.
C. Transporting cholesterol from the liver to peripheral tissues.
D. Transporting triglycerides.
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The process of glucose phosphorylation, the first step in glycolysis, is catalyzed by:

A. Pyruvate kinase
B. Hexokinase
C. Phosphofructokinase
D. Aldolase
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