Oxidation is the process by which oxygen atoms are added to a target molecule. Generally, the atom that is oxidized will experience which of the following with respect to the electrons in its outer shell?

(a) a net gain
(b) a net loss
(c) no change
(d) an equal sharing


(b)

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Four of the five answers listed below are

members of the same group. Select the EXCEPTION.

a. amoeba b. clostridium c. euglena d. water molds e. ciliates

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As the Industrial Revolution took place, there was a decrease in infant mortality. What situation resulted from the decrease in infant mortality?

A) a decrease in the population growth rate B) an increase in the population growth rate C) a stabilization of the population growth rate D) boom and bust cycles of the population growth rate

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Some RNA molecules have been discovered that can

A) form primitive cells. B) duplicate lipid molecules. C) act as enzymes. D) convert organic molecules to protocells. E) degrade proteins.

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