CELL STRUCTURES AND FUNCTION
BIO MOLECULES
Question
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Matt started a new diet. After being on the diet for a month, he is starting to notice that he has difficulty keeping his balance. His hair has been thinning and his skin looks flakey. What biomolecule deficiency does Matt have?
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Protein
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Carbohydrates
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Lipids
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Nucleic Acids
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -During the first few weeks of losing weight, a rapid drop is typical. In part, this is because when you initially cut calories, the body gets needed energy by releasing its stores of glycogen. Glycogen is a type of carbohydrate found in the muscles and the liver.
Detailed explanation-2: -Only riboflavin, biotin, folate, and vitamin B12 deficiencies have been associated with hair loss.
Detailed explanation-3: -Restrictive diets Deficiencies in iron, zinc, protein, selenium, and essential fatty acids have all been linked to hair loss ( 13, 1 ). Very low calorie diets have been shown to cause hair loss as well ( 6, 14 ).
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