Most of the Mass in the Solar System Is Located

question 41

Multiple Choice

Most of the mass in the solar system is located in

• A) the asteroids.
• B) the sun.
• C) Jupiter and Saturn.
• D) Uranus and Neptune.

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Definitions:

Exergonic Reaction

A chemical reaction that releases energy to the surroundings, often contributing to spontaneous processes, such as cellular respiration.

Ethanol Breakdown

The metabolic process by which ethanol is converted into acetaldehyde and then acetic acid, primarily in the liver.

Aldehyde Dehydrogenase

An enzyme that plays a crucial role in alcohol metabolism by oxidizing aldehydes into acids, reducing the toxic effects of alcohol consumption.

Acetaldehyde

A volatile, flammable, and colorless liquid compound that is an intermediate in the production of acid and alcohol metabolism.