The Suffix -Ptysis Means

question 438

Multiple Choice

The suffix -ptysis means:

• A)abnormal condition of breathing.
• B)abnormal condition of coughing up.
• C)excessive flow or discharge.
• D)expelling out of the chest.

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Definitions:

Glycolysis

Set of reactions that convert glucose to two pyruvate for a net yield of two ATP and two NADH.

Phosphate Group

A functional group consisting of a phosphorus atom bonded to four oxygen atoms, crucial in the structure of DNA and energy transfer.

Antioxidant Molecules

Compounds that prevent oxidation, a chemical reaction that can produce free radicals and thus damage cells.

Free Radicals

Highly reactive molecules with unpaired electrons that can cause damage to cells and DNA, playing a role in aging and various diseases.