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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Exotoxins can be denatured by iodine to form ________, which are useful in vaccines.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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
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
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.