In the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Centuries, People Increased Earth's Capacity

question 89

Multiple Choice

In the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, people increased Earth's capacity to support more humans through ________ advances.

• A)cultural
• B)agricultural
• C)industrial-medical
• D)social
• E)demographic

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Definitions:

Hexokinase

An enzyme that catalyzes the first step in glucose metabolism, converting glucose to glucose-6-phosphate.

Phosphate Group

A chemical group consisting of a phosphorus atom bonded to four oxygen atoms, crucial for energy transfer in biological organisms.

Magnesium

A lightweight, silvery-white alkaline earth metal, crucial for various biological processes.

Enzymatic Activity

Refers to the catalytic action performed by enzymes, speeding up biochemical reactions within organisms without being consumed in the process.