Define and Distinguish Between Fertility and Mortality

question 87

Essay

Define and distinguish between fertility and mortality. Note the factors that are likely to influence fertility and mortality rates.

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Definitions:

Aldehydes

Organic compounds characterized by the functional group -CHO, consisting of a carbonyl center connected to an R group and a hydrogen atom.

Amides

Organic compounds containing a carbonyl group (\(C=O\)) linked to a nitrogen atom (\(N\)), important in forming the structure of proteins.

Hydrolyze

The chemical process of breaking a chemical bond in a molecule using water.

Esters

Organic compounds resulting from the reaction of an acid (often carboxylic) with an alcohol, characterized by sweet smells and used in flavorings and solvents.