The Aspect of Color That Corresponds to Names Such as Red

question 145

Multiple Choice

The aspect of color that corresponds to names such as red, green, and blue is ________.

• A) brightness
• B) saturation
• C) hue
• D) fine detail

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Definitions:

Pyrimidines

Nitrogenous bases, each composed of a single ring of carbon and nitrogen atoms (e.g., thymine, cytosine, and uracil); components of nucleic acids. Compare with purines.

Phosphate Groups

Phosphate groups are chemical groups consisting of a phosphorus atom bonded to four oxygen atoms (PO4), important in energy transfer within cells.

Ribose Groups

Components of RNA molecules consisting of five-carbon sugars connected to the nucleobases and phosphate groups.

Polysaccharide

A complex carbohydrate composed of a long chain of monosaccharide units bonded together, serving various functions including energy storage and structural roles.