Gamma Rays Produced by Radioactive Sources Such as Nuclear Weapons

question 3

True/False

Gamma rays produced by radioactive sources such as nuclear weapons, nuclear energy plants, and radon gas, are the type of radiation that pose the greatest health concern.

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Definitions:

Citric Acid Cycle

A series of chemical reactions used by all aerobic organisms to release stored energy through the oxidation of acetyl-CoA derived from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins into carbon dioxide and chemical energy in the form of ATP.

Final Reaction

The last in a series of chemical reactions, often resulting in the formation of the desired product.

Citric Acid Cycle

The Citric Acid Cycle, also known as the Krebs cycle, is a series of chemical reactions used by all aerobic organisms to release stored energy through the oxidation of acetyl-CoA.

Pyruvate

A key intermediate in several metabolic pathways, including glycolysis, where it is the end product, and can be further processed to lactate, enter the Krebs cycle, or lead to the synthesis of amino acids.