Orphan Sites Are

question 58

Multiple Choice

Orphan sites are

• A)land sites with renewable energy sources
• B)superfund sites where money from the original polluter has been exhausted or no responsibility party can be found
• C)deforestation plots
• D)water spills

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Definitions:

Haldane Effect

Hemoglobin that is not bound to carbon dioxide binds more readily to oxygen than hemoglobin that is bound to carbon dioxide.

Oxygen

A chemical element with symbol O and atomic number 8, essential for breathing and energy production in cellular respiration.

Carbon Dioxide

A colorless, odorless gas produced by burning carbon and organic compounds and by respiration, absorbed by plants in photosynthesis.

Chemosensitive Area

Chemosensitive neurons in the medulla oblongata detect changes in blood, carbon dioxide, and pH.