DrClarke Wanted to Learn Whether Ice Cream Preferences Change at Different

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Multiple Choice

Dr.Clarke wanted to learn whether ice cream preferences change at different stages of development.For her study,she conducted a one-time assessment in which she asked a group of 5-year-olds,a group of 15-year-olds,and a group of 30-year-olds to identify their ice cream preferences.Dr.Clarke conducted a _____ study.

• A) case
• B) cross-sectional
• C) longitudinal
• D) cross-sequential

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Stepwise Mechanism

A reaction mechanism that proceeds through multiple discrete stages or steps, with intermediates identifiable between each step.

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A chemical compound of biological origin or resembling natural compounds, usually based on carbon structures.

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Benzene

A basic aromatic hydrocarbon with the chemical formula C6H6, characterized by a ring of six carbon atoms with alternating double bonds.