Debbie is interested in working on projects that will help fight childhood obesity.She is offered a job in a laboratory where researchers are studying the effects of leptin on weight control.Is the job relevant to Debbie's interest?
A)No,leptin is only relevant to animal weight control.
B)No,leptin is a neurotransmitter that is associated with memory.
C)Yes,leptin is a hormone that is involved in blood-sugar regulation.
D)Yes,leptin is a hormone that is linked to human weight loss.

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Leptin is a hormone that is known to be linked to human weight control and loss, making the job relevant to Debbie's interest in fighting childhood obesity. Option A is incorrect because leptin is not exclusive to animal weight control but rather affects humans as well. Option B is incorrect because leptin is not a neurotransmitter associated with memory. Option C is partially correct because leptin is involved in regulating blood sugar levels, but this is not the aspect that is most relevant to Debbie's interest in fighting childhood obesity.

Debbie Is Interested in Working on Projects That Will Help