A Chronic or Recurrent State of Low Mood, Diminished Interest

question 98

Short Answer

A chronic or recurrent state of low mood, diminished interest in pleasurable activities, as well as symptoms like sleep difficulties and weight loss, is called __________ disorder.

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Definitions:

Carbon Dioxide

Carbon dioxide is a colorless, odorless gas produced by burning carbon and organic compounds and by respiration. It is naturally present in air and is absorbed by plants in photosynthesis.

Phosphoglyceraldehyde (PGAL)

A three-carbon sugar molecule involved in the Calvin cycle of photosynthesis and also in glycolysis, a key step in cellular respiration.

Sugar Production

The process of extracting or synthesizing sugar from various sources for consumption.

Engelmann's Experiment

An experiment by Theodor Engelmann using a prism and algae to demonstrate the wavelength of light that photosynthesis is most efficient.