What Is the Cause of Glaucoma

question 6

Multiple Choice

What is the cause of glaucoma?

• A) Cloudiness in the lens
• B) Increase in intraocular pressure
• C) Failed eye surgery
• D) Retinal tears

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Definitions:

Phosphate Groups

Phosphate groups are chemical groups containing phosphorus and oxygen; they play a key role in energy transfer and molecular signaling in cells.

Covalent Bond

A chemical bond involving the sharing of electron pairs between atoms, leading to the formation of a stable molecule.

Hydrogen Bond

A hydrogen bond is a weak bond between two molecules resulting from an electrostatic attraction between a proton in one molecule and an electronegative atom in the other.

Ionic Bond

A type of chemical bond that occurs when an atom transfers an electron to another atom, typically forming a bond between a metal and a nonmetal ion.