The formation of b-hydroxybutyrate from acetoacetate is an example of which of the following type of reaction?

A) decarboxylation
B) hydrolysis
C) reduction
D) oxidation


C

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The southeastern United States lies in the heart of the "horse latitudes" where normally we would expect desert conditions. Why isn't this area a desert?

A) Continental polar air masses disturb the pattern by periodic influxes of cold air. B) Maritime polar air masses disturb the pattern by driving pacific moisture across North America. C) Maritime tropical air masses derived from the Gulf of Mexico disturb the pattern when these air masses are drawn northward by cyclonic storms. D) Continental tropical air masses derived from Mexico disturb the pattern when these air masses are drawn northward by cyclonic storms.

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The 67% decrease in pollution emissions despite increases in population and vehicular use is evidence of

A) the effectiveness of governmental air quality regulations. B) the ineffectiveness of governmental air quality regulations. C) a long-term trend in atmospheric stability. D) a long-term trend in radiation inversions.

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Longer days are generally associated with

a. ?less insolation. b. ?more heating degree days. c. ?more insolation. d. ?colder daily temperatures. e. ?large daily temperature variations.

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As a result of inefficient technology, wealthy and industrialized countries typically consume smaller amounts of energy, while poorer countries usually consume much larger quantities

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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