As Photographed by Voyager 2, the Atmosphere of Uranus Shows

question 175

Multiple Choice

As photographed by Voyager 2, the atmosphere of Uranus shows

• A) light zones and dark belts circling the planet parallel to the equator.
• B) dark, whirlpool-like features and high, white clouds of methane ice crystals.
• C) a pinkish haze due to scattering from silicate dust particles.
• D) a faint haze over the north pole, but it is otherwise featureless.

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Definitions:

Phospholipids

A class of lipids that are a major component of all cell membranes as they can form lipid bilayers.

Concentration Gradient

A term describing the difference in the concentration of a substance between two areas, which can drive diffusion.

ATP

Adenosine triphosphate, a molecule that stores and transfers energy within cells, enabling various cellular processes.

Passive Transport

The movement of substances across a cell membrane without the need for energy input, typically along the concentration gradient.