Which of the Following Is an Exogenic Process

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an exogenic process?

• A)earthquakes
• B)volcanism
• C)flows of heat and materials in the mantle
• D)weathering
• E)radioactive decay

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Definitions:

Biosynthesis

The process by which living organisms produce complex compounds from simpler ones, often involving enzyme catalysis.

Strecker Synthesis

A chemical synthesis method for producing amino acids by reacting an aldehyde with ammonium chloride and potassium cyanide.

Tryptophan

An essential amino acid used by the body to produce serotonin and melatonin, found in various protein-rich foods.

α-Ketoacid

An organic compound containing both a ketone and a carboxylic acid group, with the ketone group located at the second position from the acid.