When Describing the Horizontal Zonation of a Body of Water

question 19

Multiple Choice

When describing the horizontal zonation of a body of water, which term refers to the shoreline area?

• A)littoral zone
• B)limnetic zone
• C)photic zone
• D)benthic zone
• E)estuary zone

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Definitions:

Carboxylic Acid

Organic compounds that contain a carboxyl group (-COOH), which consists of a carbon atom double-bonded to an oxygen atom and single-bonded to a hydroxyl group.

Oligopeptide

An oligopeptide is a short chain of amino acids, typically having fewer than 20 residues, connected by peptide bonds.

Polypeptide

A linear organic polymer consisting of a large number of amino-acid residues bonded together in a chain, forming part of (or the whole of) a protein molecule.

Blueprint

A detailed technical drawing or plan used for the design and construction of buildings, machinery, or systems.